Once
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
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Venue: Auditorium
Date: 23 May – 27 Jun 2026
Running time: tbc
Accessible performances:
Audio Described 18 Jun 7.30pm and 24 Jun 2pm
BSL Interpreted 26 Jun 7.30pm
Captioned 17 Jun 2pm and 25 Jun 7.30pm
Relaxed and Dementia Friendly 21 Jun 2pm
Ticket Info or call box office 01796 484626
Cast
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Dylan Wood
Guy
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Lydia White
Girl
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