The Old Vic
103 The Cut, South Bank, London SE1 8NB
Venue informationReceived a nomination for Outstanding Musical Contribution at the Olivier Awards 2024
Relive the day music brought the world together with brand new musical JUST FOR ONE DAY at The Old Vic, performing a limited run from 26 January to 30 March 2024.
A cast of 26 star in the world premiere of JUST FOR ONE DAY, a new musical written by John O’Farrell (Mrs Doubtfire, Something Rotten) and directed by Luke Sheppard (& Juliet, The Little Big Things).
Featuring the songs of Bob Dylan, David Bowie, The Who, U2, Queen, The Police, Elton John, Paul McCartney, The Pretenders, The Cars, Status Quo, Sade, The Boomtown Rats, Diana Ross, Ultravox and more, this is the story of Live Aid and the people united by it.
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What is Just For One Day about?
Political unrest, social revolution, boom and bust. In a decade of neon and noise, one moment made the world stand still and brought 1.5 billion people together – and they all have a story to tell about the day rock ‘n’ roll changed the world.
Ticket Information
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Running Time
2hrs 30mins (incl. interval)
Cast & Creatives
Julie Atherton, Jason Battersby, Cassiopeia Berkeley-Agyepong, Ashley Campbell, Jackie Clune, Olly Dobson, Joe Edgar, Craige Els, Kerry Enright, Jo Foster, Collette Guitart, James Hameed, Naomi Katiyo, Hope Kenna, AJ Lewis, Freddie Love, Eddie Mann, Joel Montague, Rachel Moran, Abiona Omonua, Emily Ooi, Jack Shalloo, Danielle Steers, Tamara Tare, Rhys Wilkinson, and Dyd Wynford.
John O’Farrell (Book), Luke Sheppard (Director), Matthew Brind (Musical Supervision & Orchestrations), Ebony Molina (Choreographer), Soutra Gilmour (Set Designer), Fay Fullerton (Costume Designer), and Howard Hudson (Lighting Designer)
Age Guidance: 14+
Content Guidance: This production contains: flashing lights, haze, frequent strong language, and loud music.
Access Performances:
Audio Described – Monday 18th March, 7.30pm
Captioned – Friday 22nd March, 7:30pm
Relaxed – Saturday 23rd March, 2.30pm
BSL (British Sign Language) – Monday 25th March, 7.30pm
Reviews
Telegraph
'Rip-roaring, nostalgia-stirring new musical.'
London Theatre
'A blast of rock-fuelled optimism.'
WhatsOnStage
'High-octane rock concert joy.'
Evening Standard
'Goosebump-inducing.'