This summer, having premiered in New York in 2012, winning eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, the original creative team behind the musical ONCE are reuniting to bring this modern classic to the stage. The show will open Alan Cumming’s inaugural season as Artistic Director of Pitlochry Festival Theatre in Scotland.
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. 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.
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 the Original Broadway Producers
Performed by arrangement with Music Theatre International
Directed by John Tiffany
Designed by Bob Crowley
Choreography by Steven Hoggett
Music Supervision and orchestrations by Martin Lowe
Opening at Pitlochry Festival Theatre 23 May – 27 June 2026
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