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account of West Indian newcomers making their way in the damp capital of the old empire. Like

the brilliant Colin MacInnes, Selvon was chronicling the birth of a new Britain. Now comes a

stage version by the playwright Roy Williams.

Jermyn Street Theatre, London SW1, Feb 29-Apr 6; jermynstreettheatre.co.uk

The cast of Come From Away
LEWIS JENKINS
Come from Away

Has there been a more improbable hit in recent years? If the idea of basing a musical on the

events of 9/11 might seem like the height of bad taste, Irene Sankoff and David Hein created a

life-affirming show out of the experiences of airline passengers stranded in Newfoundland in the

days after the terror attacks. Don’t worry if you missed the glorious West End production —

here’s your chance to catch up.
Curve, Leicester, Mar 1-9, then touring; comefromawaylondon.co.uk

The Crucible

Not long after the latest revival of Arthur Miller’s period drama ended its run in the West End,

along comes another glimpse of paranoia in 17th-century Massachusetts. This version will be in

the hands of Anthony Lau, co-director on the Sheffield venue’s recent intelligent reboot of Miss