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 at Shaftesbury Theatre
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.
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.
Book your JUST FOR ONE DAY – THE LIVE AID MUSICAL theatre tickets with LOVEtheatre today!
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.
Tickets available for performances from 15 May 2025 – 10 Jan 2026
2hrs 30mins (incl. interval)
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)
Age Guidance: 14+
Content Guidance: This production contains: flashing lights, haze, frequent strong language, and loud music.
