Tickets are now on sale for Just For One Day at The Old Vic in London.
Just For One Day is an extraordinary new British musical that is based on an extraordinary global phenomenon.
Coming to The Old Vic theatre in London in 2024, Just For One Day is the incredible true story of LIVE AID, the day in July 1985 when 70 global artists performed in front of an audience of 1.5 billion, and $127 million was raised for famine relief.
What was Live Aid?
On 13 July 1985 Live Aid – two benefits concerts, one in London the other in Philadelphia, took place and made history, organised by Rock stars Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise money for the Ethiopian famine crisis.
The line-up of rock and pop stars was staggering, with Freddie Mercury and Queen, David Bowie, Phil Collins, George Michael, Elton John, Sade, Sting, The Who, U2, Paul McCartney, the Boomtown Rats, Midge Ure, Paul Weller, Tina Turner, Led Zeppelin, Mick Jagger, Madonna, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, and many more all performing.
What is Just For One Day about?
Just For One Day is the story of Live Aid, from the perspective of those who organised Live Aid, including Bob Geldof, the people who volunteered at the event, performed, attended, and watched around the world.
This new musical features songs performed at Live Aid, including those from Bob Dylan, David Bowie, The Who, U2, Queen, The Police, Elton John, Paul McCartney, The Pretenders, The Cars, Status Quo, Paul Weller, Sade, The Boomtown Rats, Bryan Adams, Diana Ross, Ultravox and many more.
Who are the creators and stars of Just For One Day?
Just For One Day is directed by Luke Sheppard (& Juliet, The Little Big Things), with a book by John O’Farrell (Mrs Doubtfire), and in collaboration with Sir Bob Geldof.
A talented cast of 26 includes Craige Els (Doctor Who, Antigone), Naomi Katiyo (Treason The Musical, Ain’t Too Proud), Julie Atherton (Sister Act The Musical), and Jackie Clune (Billy Elliot The Musical).
How to buy tickets to Just For One Day
Tickets for Just For One Day are now on sale for the show through WestEndTheatre.com. The show is playing at The Old Vic theatre in London from 26 January to 30 March 2024.
10% of all ticket sales will go to the The Band Aid Charitable Trust.
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