Live Aid to be became a musical that includes songs from Bowie, Queen and U2

Live Aid – the star-packed gig which raised £127m for charity practically 4 many years in the past – is being became a musical.

The legendary fundraiser, organised by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure, was held on 13 July 1985 in entrance of a 72,000-strong crowd in Wembley Stadium, elevating funds for famine reduction in Ethiopia.

Tens of billions extra watched it because it was streamed reside on TVs the world over.

Featuring performances from stars together with David Bowie, Queen, U2, and The Who, it has since been voted the most memorable gig of all time.

Now, titled Just For One Day, in a nod to David Bowie’s 1977 monitor Heroes, which he sang on the present, it should be recreated for theatre.

The present, which is able to come to the Old Vic early subsequent 12 months, will function songs from stars together with Bowie, Bob Dylan, Elton John, Paul McCartney, The Pretenders, Status Quo, Paul Weller, Sade, The Boomtown Rats, Bryan Adams and Diana Ross.

It’s been written by John O’Farrell, who wrote Mrs Doubfire the musical, and directed by Luke Sheppard, who was director of Romeo & Juliet.

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Geldof, who has been concerned with the manufacturing all through its improvement, mentioned: “If this musical encourages just one person to have a positive impact for the better, then it will be a job well done.”

The Irish star, who famously swore throughout the unique Live Aid broadcast, went on: “I’m looking forward to seeing it at The Old Vic… it better not be s***!'”

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Ten p.c from the sale of every ticket will go to The Band Aid Charitable Trust, which works throughout Africa to combat poverty and famine.

Select faculties and group teams may even get the prospect to see the present without spending a dime.

Tickets go on common sale this Friday.