First look at new production of Once at Pitlochry Festival Theatre

Dylan Wood in Once. Phot by Tommy Ga-Ken Wan

First look images have been released for the musical Once, which is the opening production of Alan Cumming’s inaugural season as Artistic Director at the Theatre in the Hills.

The production stars Dylan Wood (Hadestown, West End) and Lydia White (The Girl From the North Country, Old Vic) will play the lead roles of Guy and Girl. They are joined by Connor Going (Emcee/Eamonn); Allison Harding (Barushka); Laurie Jamieson (Bank Manager); Sean McLevy (Da); Loren O’Dair (Reza/Ex Girlfriend); Loris Scarpa (Svec); Jos Slovick (Andrej); and Charlie West (Billy).

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. 

The musical, written by Enda Walsh with music and lyrics by GlenHansard and Markéta Irglová, is based on John Carney’s 2007 film, which featured the Oscar-winning song “Falling Slowly”. Premiering on Broadway in 2012, Once went on to win eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical and subsequently ran in the West End from 2013-2015 where it won two Olivier awards for Best Actress in a Musical and Award for Outstanding Achievement in Sound. Once is the only musical to receive an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, an Olivier Award, and a Tony Award.  

Directed by John Tiffany (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Black Watch and Wild Rose), the uplifting and moving new production will run at Pitlochry Festival Theatre from 23 May - 27 June. 

Further information can be found by visiting the Pitlochry Festival Theatre website.