JUST FOR ONE DAY - The Live Aid Musical

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FINAL EXTENSON: BOOKING UNTIL 7 FEBRUARY 2026

Whether you were there at Live Aid, watched it on the telly or weren’t even born yet, JUST FOR ONE DAY at the Shaftesbury Theatre sends everyone out into the night with a grin on their face” (WhatsOnStage) in a state of “SHEER EUPHORIA!” (Rolling Stone). Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this moment… BOOK NOW!

This Olivier-nominated, “JOYOUS & EMOTIONALLY VOLCANIC” (Daily Mail) new musical features hit songs by BOB DYLAN, DAVID BOWIE, THE WHO, U2, QUEEN, MADONNA, STING, ELTON JOHN, PAUL McCARTNEY, DIANA ROSS and more. As performed by an electrifying ensemble full of bonafide rockstars, these iconic songs have been theatrically re-imagined in a “completely new and delightful way!” (Pete Townshend of The Who).

Discover the fascinating story behind the most epic gig in music history and be part of Live Aid’s 40-year legacy of great music for a great cause. 10% of all ticket sales goes directly to The Band Aid Charitable Trust.

NOW EXTENDED UNTIL 7 FEBRUARY 2026, this 5-star, “RIP-ROARING” (The Telegraph), “HIGH-OCTANE” (London Theatre) “ROUSING RALLY CRY OF A MUSICAL” (Toronto Star) is from the acclaimed director of & Juliet, The Little Big Things and Starlight Express.

Book your JUST FOR ONE DAY – THE LIVE AID MUSICAL theatre tickets with LOVEtheatre today!

By permission of The Band Aid Charitable Trust

What is JUST FOR ONE DAY – The Live Aid Musical about?

Discover the fascinating story behind the most epic gig in music history and be part of Live Aid’s 40-year legacy of great music for a great cause. 10% of all ticket sales goes directly to The Band Aid Charitable Trust, with the goal of raising £2,000,000 by the end of 2025!

Ticket Information

Tickets available for performances from 15 May 2025 – 10 Jan 2026

Show Information

Age Guidance: 14+

Content Guidance: This production contains: flashing lights, haze, frequent strong language, and loud music.

Running Time

2hrs 30mins (incl. interval)

Cast & Creatives

Kelly Agbowu (Marsha), Julie Atherton (Margaret Thatcher), Jason Battersby (David), Jordan Cambridge-Taylor (Stevie), Eloise Davies (Maria), Craig Els (Bob Geldof), Kerry Enright (Offstage Swing (Bella)), James Hameed (Khalil), Evan Fox Harrison (Offstage Swing (Archie)), Fayth Ifil (Jemma), Melissa Jacques (Suzanne), Hope Kenna (Young Suzanne), Esme Laudat (Offstage Swing (Seraphina)), AJ Lewis (Kai), Freddie Love (Skye), Tim Mahendran (Harvey Goldsmith), Eddie Mann (Bob Walking Understudy), Jaye Marshall (Offstage Swing (Rhianne)/ Dance Captain), Rhianne-Louise Mcaulsky (Amara), Emily Ooi (Ellie), Ashley Samuels (Jim), Sadie-Jean Shirley (Onstage Swing (Willow) / Assistant Dance Captain), Luke Simmonds (Offstage Swing (Vill)), Jake Small (John Kennedy), Jack Michael Stacey (Tim), Tamara Tare (Alicia), George Ure (Midge Ure), Dyd Wynford (Offstage Swing (Malcolm))

John O’Farrell (Book), Luke Sheppard (Director), Soutra Gilmour (Set Designer), Fay Fullerton (Costume Designer), Howard Hudson (Lighting Designer), Gareth Owen (Sound Designer), Andrzej Goulding (Video & Projection Designer), Ebony Molina (Choreographer)

Booking Period

15 May 2025 - 7 Feb 2026

Weekly Performances

Monday 7:30PM
Tuesday 7:30PM
Wednesday 2:30PM, 7:30PM
Thursday 7:30PM
Friday 7:30PM
Saturday 2:30PM, 7:30PM

For group bookings of 10 or more:
Submit a request online

Or call 020 7206 1176

Venue Information

Shaftesbury Theatre

210 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, WC2H 8DP

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Nearest Tube/Rail Station

Holborn, Tottenham Court Road or Covent Garden

Buses

8, 10, 14, 19, 22A, 22B, 24, 25, 29, 38, 40, 55, 73, 134, 176

Nearest Car Parks

Cambridge Circus, Museum Street, Drury Lane, Upper St Martin's Lane and Parker Me

Reviews

The Daily Mail

'Joyous and emotionally volcanic!'

The Rolling Stone

'The MOST FUN in the West End right now!'