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About Just For One Day
On 13 July 1985, music united the world.
40 years on, discover the story of Live Aid in a whole new way — in London’s West End at JUST FOR ONE DAY - The Live Aid Musical.
The show’s World Premiere production “blew the roof off the Old Vic” (Baz Bamigboye) in early 2024, where it became the theatre’s fastest-selling musical ever.
This exhilarating night out “rocks in all the right ways” (WhatsOnStage), with hit songs by Bob Dylan, David Bowie, The Who, U2, Queen, Madonna, The Police, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Diana Ross and more of the iconic artists who made history at simultaneous charitable concerts in London and Philadelphia.
Live Aid was an unprecedented global music event that brought 1.5 billion people together, and they all have a story to tell about ‘the day rock ‘n’ roll changed the world’. Whether you saw it live, watched it from home or weren’t even born yet, you won’t want to miss this “rip-roaring” (The Telegraph) and “remarkable” (Daily Mail) new musical written by John O’Farrell (Mrs. Doubtfire, Something Rotten!) and directed by Luke Sheppard (& Juliet, The Little Big Things).
10% from the sale of all tickets will be donated directly to The Band Aid Charitable Trust.
By permission of The Band Aid Charitable Trust.
Run time
2hr 35min. Incl. 1 interval.
Venue
Age
Ages 12+. Parental guidance recommended.
Start date
15th May, 2025
End date
10th January, 2026
Just For One Day cast and creative team
By: John O’Farrell
Songs by: Various artists who performed at the 1985 Live Aid concert
Director: Luke Sheppard
Book: John O’Farrell
Musical Supervision, Arrangements & Orchestration: Matthew Brind
Choreography: Ebony Molina
Set: Soutra Gilmour
Costume: Fay Fullerton
Lighting: Howard Hudson
Sound: Gareth Owen
Video & Animation: Andrzej Goulding
Casting: Stuart Burt CDG
Venue
Directions
Location: West End
Railway station: King's Cross St Pancras
Bus numbers: (Tottenham Court Road Station) 8, 29, 55, 134, 176, 242, 390; (Museum St) 1, 19, 25, 38, 98
Night bus numbers: (Tottenham Court Road Station) 134, 176, 242, 390, N8, N29, N35, N41, N55, N68, N98, N121, N253; (Museum St) 25, N1, N19, N38, N207
Car park: Holborn, Selkirk House Museum Street (5mins)
Directions from tube: (5mins) Turn right onto New Oxford Street (past the Dominion) for 200 metres, and then turn right onto Shaftesbury Avenue, where the theatre will be on your left 100 metres down.
More information about Just For One Day
Live Aid was a groundbreaking charity concert held on July 13, 1985 that aimed to tackle the devastating famine in Ethiopia. The event took place simultaneously in London, UK, and across the pond in Philadelphia, USA. It was a global musical phenomenon showcasing some of the music industry's biggest names.
The concert featured a star-studded lineup, including legendary artists like Queen, U2, David Bowie, Led Zeppelin, and Madonna. What set Live Aid apart was its global reach. It was one of the first international concerts broadcast live on television. It was a remarkable display of the power of music to inspire change and make a positive impact on a global scale. Live Aid remains a historic moment in the world of music and humanitarian efforts.
What To Watch For
- Live Aid was held simultaneously at two venues on 13 July 1985: Wembley Stadium in London, England, and John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, USA. The event spanned across two continents and lasted for 16 hours.
- Phil Collins is known for performing at both the London and Philadelphia concerts on the same day. He famously took a Concorde flight to make it happen.
- Live Aid was not just about music; it was a massive fundraising effort to combat famine in Ethiopia. The event raised around $127 million (equivalent to over $300 million today) to aid famine relief efforts.
- Queen's frontman, Freddie Mercury, delivered one of the most iconic performances in rock history during Live Aid. Their set at Wembley Stadium is often regarded as one of the greatest live performances ever, and even appears in the award-winning 2018 film Bohemian Rhapsody.
- Estimates indicate that over 1.9 billion people from 150 countries tuned in to watch the performances, establishing it as one of the most-watched TV broadcasts in history.
Frequently asked questions
What is Just For One Day about?
Live Aid was an unprecedented global music event that brought 1.5 billion people together, and they all have a story to tell about ‘the day rock ‘n’ roll changed the world’.
What is the running time of Just For One Day?
Just For One Day runs for 2hr 35min. Incl. 1 interval.
Which theatre is Just For One Day at?
Just For One Day is at London's Shaftesbury Theatre, which is located at 210 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, WC2H 8DP.
How much are tickets for Just For One Day?
Just For One Day tickets start at £28.
What is the age recommendation for Just For One Day?
Ages 12+. Parental guidance recommended.
How do you get tickets for Just For One Day?
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