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JUST FOR ONE DAY - The Live Aid Musical Tickets

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Rating: 5 out of 5 based on 2 reviews

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Just For One Day: The Live Aid Musical is “The most fun in the West End right now!” (Rolling Stone).

Whether you were there at Live Aid, watched it on the telly or weren't even born yet, JUST FOR ONE DAY "sends everyone out into the night with a grin on their face" (WhatsOnStage) in a state of "SHEER EUPHORIA!" (Rolling Stone). Don't miss your chance to be a part of this moment… BOOK NOW!

This Olivier-nominated, "JOYOUS & EMOTIONALLY VOLCANIC" (Daily Mail) new musical features hit songs by BOB DYLAN, DAVID BOWIE, THE WHO, U2, QUEEN, MADONNA, STING, ELTON JOHN, PAUL McCARTNEY, DIANA ROSS and more.

As performed by an electrifying ensemble full of bonafide rockstars, these iconic songs have been theatrically re-imagined in a "completely new and delightful way!" (Pete Townshend of The Who).

Discover the fascinating story behind the most epic gig in music history and be part of Live Aid's 40-year legacy of great music for a great cause. 10% of all ticket sales goes directly to The Band Aid Charitable Trust.

NOW EXTENDED UNTIL 7 FEBRUARY 2026, this 5-star**, "RIP-ROARING"** (The Telegraph), "HIGH-OCTANE" (London Theatre) "ROUSING RALLY CRY OF A MUSICAL" (Toronto Star) is from the acclaimed director of & Juliet, The Little Big Things and Starlight Express.

By permission of The Band Aid Charitable Trust

Cast & Crew

Cast

  • Kelly Agbowu- Marsha
  • Julie Atherton- Margaret Thatcher
  • Jason Battersby- David
  • Jordan Cambridge-Taylor- Stevie
  • Eloise Davie- Maria
  • Craige Els- Bob Geldof
  • Fayth Ifil- Jemma
  • Melissa Jacques- Suzanne
  • Hope Kenna- Young Suzanne
  • AJ Lewis- Kai
  • Freddie Love- Skye
  • Tim Mahendran- Harvey Goldsmith
  • Eddie Mann- Bob Walking (Understudy)
  • Rhianne-Louise McCaulsky- Amara
  • Emily Ooi- Ellie
  • Jake Small- John Kennedy
  • Jack Michael Stacey- Tim
  • Tamara Tare- Alicia
  • George Ure- Midge Ure
  • Kerry Enright / Evan Fox Harrison / Esme Laudat / Jaye Marshall / Sadie-Jean Shirley / Lukin Simmonds / Dyd Wynford- Swing

Crew

  • John O’Farrell- Writer
  • Luke Sheppard- Director
  • Jon Bath- Executive Producer
  • John Kennedy- Executive Producer
  • Georgina Rae- Executive Producer
  • Ebony Molina- Choreography
  • Matthew Brind- Musical Supervisor, Arranger & Orchestrator
  • Soutra Gilmour- Set Design
  • Fay Fullerton- Costume Design
  • Howard Hudson- Lighting Design
  • Gareth Owen- Sound Design
  • Andrzej Goulding- Video & Projection Design
  • Stuart Burt CDG- Casting Director
  • Patrick Hurley- Musical Director
  • Jamie Wilson Productions- General Management

Location

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The Shaftesbury Theatre, 210 Shaftesbury Ave, London, WC2H 8DP

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Accessibility

Accessibility at The Shaftesbury Theatre

  • Wheelchair Access: Wheelchair transfer options are available to aisle seats in the Stalls and, if a small number of steps can be climbed, in the low number seats at the front of the Royal Circle. Front of House staff will look after a wheelchair for any patron wishing to transfer into a seat; it will be brought to the user during the interval and at the end of the performance. The Theatre has a wheelchair available; if you would like to make use of the wheelchair, please contact Box Office before your visit. If you have more specific access requirements, please call our Box Office on [020 7379 5399](tel: 0 "‌") to discuss your visit with a member of staff.
  • Assistance Animals: Assistance dogs are welcome at the Theatre. They may sit with you in the auditorium or our Front of House team will look after them whilst you enjoy the performance. Customers with assistance animals which are not dogs are advised to contact the Box Office  in advance, to best assist us in arranging support that meets your needs.
  • Deaf & Hard of Hearing Visitors: The Theatre is equipped with a radio frequency system and sets are available on request. All seats in the auditorium can receive good signal from this system. Please speak to our Front of House team when you arrive if you require one. These systems have a standard sized headphone jack port which may enable some customers to connect their own devices or cochlear implant (cables not provided). Adaptor loops are available for customers with t-coil equipped hearing aids. For further information, please contact the Box Office.

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FAQS

Just For One Day tells the story of Live Aid and the historic events that brought together the biggest stars in music.

The running time of Just For One Day is approximately two hours and 30 minutes, including a 20-minute interval.

Just For One Day is now playing at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London.

JUST FOR ONE DAY - The Live Aid Musical is suitable for those of the age of 12 and above.

Photography is not permitted during the show. You are allowed to take photos and videos during the curtain call – remember to tag us on socials (@‌shaftesbury_theatre(Opens in new tab) on Instagram or @‌shaftesbury1911(Opens in new tab) on Twitter) when you post!

In order to allow the whole audience to enjoy their time at the show, please refrain from singing along unless you are encouraged to do so by one of the performers. Please be considerate of other audience members throughout your visit and avoid disrupting anyone else’s experience.

For the consideration of other patrons, food and alcoholic drinks purchased outside the Theatre are not permitted.

There is no specific dress code for shows at the Shaftesbury. There are several staircases in the Theatre, so sensible footwear is recommended.

No, due to the nature of the show, the cast are not able to accommodate your request, this includes special on stage announcements & signed programmes however you are welcome to wait at Stage Door to request autographs in person.

Reviews

Rating: 5 out of 5 based on 2 reviews
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  • Wow, what a show.

    by Bob on 13/09/2025Rating: 5 out of 5

    12th September 2025. Great production from start to finish. Acting good throughout the show plus fantastic singers too with a great backing band on stage. My pick of the night was the actress who played Margaret Thatcher & was funny at times with her expressions plus some funny quips. The rest of the cast surpassed themselves too & the production put together with the songs blending in with the storyline. There were also a few poignant moments when individuals were putting over the Ethiopian hunger & people dying because of the lack of food. Also the problems getting food, medicines etc into Ethiopia. All In all a show that we enjoyed in both aspects of the storyline with the sadness of the situation, then the story of making the record & Live Aid being put together. Well done everyone involved from cast to directors. Bob McPherson.

  • Wow, what a show

    by BOB on 12/09/2025Rating: 5 out of 5

    Brilliant from start to finish. Great cast & talented singers with a very good group of musicians on stage. This musical was well presented with the storyline of Live Aid & the songs matched seamlessly. Highlighted the problems of starvation & dying of Ethiopians plus the problems of getting aid, food, medicine etc into the country. Some very moving points at times through the show that had the audience sitting quietly taking in the significance of that time in the 80's. Some laughs too during the musical especially for me with the actress playing Margaret Thatcher standing out, though all the cast were very good during the performance. Would recommend people going to see this show as it has been a very good performance. Friday 12th September 2025.