The Original London West End Musical Once

A captivating, sweet and melancholic love story
A heartfelt journey of love and dreaming

In 2007, an Irish musical movie took the world by storm, winning the Oscar for Best Original Song for its unique original track Falling Slowly, Once.

This Irish romantic film has the inherent advantage of being adapted into a musical. 2011 saw the birth of the musical "Once", which became a grand slam musical winning an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, a Tony Award, and an Olivier Award. 2023 will be the end of the year when the musical "Once" will make its debut in China, bringing the healing power of a "little freshness" to the audience. The musical "Once" will come to China for the first time at the end of 2023, bringing a "little fresh" healing and touching, and going on a spiritual journey of love and dreams with the audience to witness the power and charm of music.

The musical "Once" tells a fascinating but sweet and sad love story: a Dublin street guitarist meets a Czech flower girl, and with their love and obsession for music, the two become the best partners who resonate with each other's souls during the low period of their lives. While the audience is mesmerized by the subtle chemistry between them, the wheel of their respective destinies is also undergoing a great transformation.

【Cast】
  

Arthur Darvill as The Boy

Represented by Doctor Who, Legends Of Tomorrow, Oklahoma (Little Vic Theatre and West End), Rare Earth Mettle (Royal Court Theatre), The Antipodes (National Theatre), Genesis Inc. Stead Theatre), Hir (Bush Theatre), Treasure Island (National Theatre), Once (Broadway, West End), Our Boys, Swimming With Sharks (West End).

 
Ines De Clercq as The Girl

Represented by Small Town Doubt (Broadchurch), Eastenders, The Following Incident Is Based On A Bunch Of Lies, Maryland, Remembrance, My White Best Friend.

【Creative Team】

Screenplay by Enda Walsh
Written and composed by Glen Hansard & MARKETA IRGLOVA
Directed by Dean Johnson
Original Producer: Lambert Jackson & Masakazu Investment Company
Music Director: Adam Hoskins
Irish Dialect Director: Alix Dunmore
Stage Design: Joseph Thomas & Joni Dickey
Lighting Design: Joseph Thomas
Sound Design: Josh Robbins

【Press Review】
 

"The songs express a haunting tenderness and a beautifully romantic atmosphere, and the minimalist stage aesthetic is a deeply empathetic and unforgettable experience for the audience."
The Hollywood Reporter