Just for One Day

Alice White
Jul 7
3 min read

Shaftesbury Theatre

JUST FOR ONE DAY - The Live Aid Musical London Tickets

It’s the encore you’ve been waiting for! Following a critically acclaimed, sold-out run at The Old Vic, JUST FOR ONE DAY - The Live Aid Musical is back for another day! Playing at the Shaftesbury Theatre from 15 May 2025, get ready to relive the day that music brought the world together. Book your official tickets today!

What is JUST FOR ONE DAY - The Live Aid Musical about?

‘We can be us, 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).

Live Aid Facts

Taxi, taxi! It’s been speculated that Bob Geldof had to hitch-hike home after the gig because there were no taxis left.

During The Who’s infamous performance, a red signal light at the stage’s edge signalled to try and end their set. In defiance, Pete Townshend stomped on the light and shattered it, giving the band an additional five minutes of playing time.

The concert lasted globally for an incredible 16 hours!

What program holds the record for the most-watched television special of all time? Live Aid, of course!

Despite having less than a month of preparation time, the stars aligned, and the event was a resounding success.

Queen almost didn’t perform, can you imagine? Freddie Mercury had expressed concern over their appearance being seen as a political statement, but to the reassurance of Bob Geldof, Mercury eventually agreed.

The Live Aid DVD has been certified 10x platinum in America.

Please bear in mind

JUST FOR ONE DAY - The Live Aid Musical at Shaftesbury Theatre is recommended for ages 14+ and contains flashing lights, haze, frequent strong language.

JUST FOR ONE DAY - The Live Aid Musical London Cast

Bob Geldof - Craige Els

Midge Ure - George Ure

Marsha - Kelly Agbowu

Margaret Thatcher - Julie Atherton

David - Jason Battersby

Stevie - Jordan Cambridge-Taylor

Maria - Eloise Davies

Khalil - James Hameed

Jemma - Fayth Ifil

Suzanne - Melissa Jacques

Young Suzanne - Hope Kenna