Based on the heart-warming Irish indie film, smash-hit musical Once embarks on a UK tour from January 2020. Having enjoyed extremely successful international tours and runs on Broadway and the West End, as well as winning 8 Tony Awards, Once is expected to be a sell-out show!
A slightly unconventional love story, Once follows the uplifting tale of a heartbroken Irish Buscar, singing on the streets to earn pennies, and a young Czech immigrant mother, who earns a living selling flowers. Finding common ground through their shared love of music, they start creating music together which then develops into a ravishing love story.
The UK production of Once is brought to your by director Peter Rowe, choreographer Francesca Janes and set designer Libby Watson amongst others in the incredible creative team. Featuring an array of spine-tingling ballads and catchy numbers, Once is a moving, unforgettable theatrical experience which has captured people's hearts around the globe!
Age Recommendation: 10+
Running time: 2 hours 25 minutes
FAQ
How long is Once the Musical?
Once the Musical is 2 hours 25 minutes long.
Is Once the Musical going on a UK tour in 2020?
No, Once the Musical UK tour has been postponed in 2020 due to Coronavirus and is not visiting the UK cities of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Bristol, Liverpool, Manchester or Birmingham.
What songs are in Once the Musical?
The main songs in Once the Musical are “Leave”, “Falling Slowly”, “The North Strand”, “The Moon”, “Ej, Pasa, Pada, Rosicka”, “If You Want Me”, “Broken Hearted Hoover”, “Say It To Me Now”, “Gold”, “Sleeping”, “When Your Mind’s Made Up”, “It Cannot Be About That”.
Who is in the 2020 cast of Once the Musical?
Daniel Healy as Guy and Emma Lucia as Girl are Dan Bottomley as Billy, Matthew Burns as Eamon, Ellen Chivers as Reza, Rosalind Ford as Ex-Girlfriend, Lloyd Gorman as Svejc, David Heywood as Emcee, Samuel Martin as Bank Manager, Peter Peverley as Da, Susannah Van Den Berg as Baruska and James William-Pattison as Andrej. The cast is completed by Emma Fraser, Seán Keany, Hanna Khogali and Conor McFarlane.
What is Once the Musical about?
Set in Dublin, Once the Musical follows a love story between an irish Busker and a Czech mother who is a flower seller. Despite their hardship in life, they share a love of music.
Where is Once the Musical set?
Once the Musical is set in Dublin and mostly takes place on a street.
Is Once the Musical based on a film?
Yes, Once the Musical is based on John Carney’s film of the same name.
Who wrote Once the Musical?
Once the Musical was written by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova.
When did Once the Musical first premiere?
Once the Musical first premiered in 2011 on Off-Broadway.
Who wrote the book of Once the Musical?
The book of Once the Musical was written by Enda Walsh.
What awards has Once the Musical won?
Once the Musical has won two Tony Awards (Best Musical and Best Book of a Musical) and a Laurence Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Music.
