Starring Will Young
Award-winning musician and actor Will Young stars in emotional and moving musical play Song From Far Away.
Song From Far Away is written by Olivier Award winner Simon Stephens (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night–Time) and celebrated singer/songwriter Mark Eitzel.
This emotional musical play is an unforgettable story about a man in New York returning home to Amsterdam after the death of his younger brother.
Originally staged at HOME in Manchester, dates and venue for any London transfer of the show are yet to be announced. Sign-up to our News Alerts to be the first to hear.
What's the story of Song From Far Away?
One crisp winter day in New York, Willem receives a phone call – it’s time to go home.
Home to Amsterdam – to an estranged family and forgotten relationships. As he reflects on his life, unwilling to face the future, he finds himself reaching out to the brother he has lost.
“It was then that I decided to write you these letters.”
This emotional play is an unforgettable story and a personal letter to those left behind.
Who is in the cast of Song From Far Away?
Starring Will Young, world renowned performer best known for winning the first ever ITV Pop Idol contest and forging an international music and acting career including winning 2 BRIT Awards from 12 nominations, and an Olivier Award nomination for his performance in Cabaret.
Who are the creative team of Song From Far Away?
Written by Simon Stephens and Mark Eitzel
Kirk Jameson – Director
Ingrid Hu – Designer
Jane Lalljee – Lighting Designer
Julian Starr – Sound Designer
Paul Schofield – Composer, Musical Supervisor & Arranger