ONCE

Book by ENDA WALSH

Music & Lyrics by GLEN HANSARD & MARKÉTA IRGLOVÁ

Based on the Motion Picture Written and Directed by JOHN CARNEY

By Special Arrangement with Barbara Broccoli, Patrick Millingsmith and Fred Zollo

Performed by arrangement with Music Theatre International

Directed by John Tiffany

Designed by Bob Crowley

Movement Director Steven Hoggett

Music Supervision and orchestrations by Martin Lowe

Lighting Designer Natasha Katz

Sound Designer Clive Goodwin

Casting Director Stuart Burt CDG CSA

A Pitlochry Festival Theatre Production


With music and lyrics by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová and a book by Enda Walsh, Once is the Tony Award-winning musical based on John Carney’s much-loved 2007 film, which introduced the Academy Award-winning song Falling Slowly.

Premiering in New York in 2012 and winning eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, Once is now coming to Scotland for the very first time. The original creative team reunite to bring this modern classic to the stage, opening Alan Cumming’s inaugural season as Artistic Director of Pitlochry Festival Theatre.

Set in Dublin, the story follows Guy, a disillusioned street musician ready to leave his songs behind, and Girl, a spirited Czech immigrant who challenges him to believe in his talent. With the support of an unconventional group of friends and fellow musicians, they embark on creating an album together.

This achingly beautiful, joyously uplifting show strikes an unforgettable chord and speaks to the power of music to connect us all. From the very first note, Once draws you in and never lets go.

“Once uses song and dance in a way I’ve never experienced in an American musical” New York Times