| Just For One Day | |
|---|---|
| The Live Aid Musical | |
 Original Old Vic production poster | |
| Music | Various |
| Lyrics | Various |
| Book | John O'Farrell |
| Basis | Live Aid |
| Premiere | 13 February 2024: The Old Vic, London |
| Productions | 2024 London |
Just For One Day is an upcoming jukebox musical written by John O'Farrell, based on the story of the 1985 benefit concert Live Aid. The musical is named after a line in David Bowie's song "Heroes", which he performed at the event.
Production history
On 2 October 2023, it was announced that the musical was to have its world premiere at The Old Vic in London on 13 February 2024, following previews from 26 January, running until 30 March. The production will be directed by Luke Shepard with choreography by Ebony Molina and set design by Soutra Gilmour with costume design by Fay Fullerton.[1] The cast will feature Julie Atherton, Ashley Campbell, Jackie Clune, Craige Els, James Hameed, Naomi Katiyo, Hope Kenna, Freddie Love, Emily Ooi and Rhys Wilkinson.
The musical has been produced by Bob Geldof and Band Aid's permission.[2]
Musical numbers
The musical will feature songs by artist featured at the Live Aid concert, such as
- Bob Dylan
- David Bowie
- The Who
- U2
- Queen
- The Police
- Elton John
- Paul McCartney
- The Pretenders
- The Cars
- Status Quo
- Paul Weller (Weller performed with his group The Style Council at Live Aid)
- Sade
- The Boomtown Rats
- Bryan Adams
- Diana Ross
- Ultravox
References
- ↑ Bamigboye, Baz (2023-10-01). "Breaking Baz: Bob Geldof Collaborates On Live Aid Musical With Broadway & West End Director Luke Sheppard; Show Will World Premiere At London's Old Vic". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-10-02.
- ↑ Sherwood, Harriet; Arts, Harriet Sherwood; correspondent, culture (2023-10-02). "Bob Geldof gives nod of approval to the Old Vic's Live Aid musical". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-10-02.