The West End cast of Once busk at Leicester Square underground station

On Friday (14th June), the West End cast of Once made made history by busking on the London Underground. 

To celebrate the tenth anniversary of the licensed busking scheme on the Tube, the cast of Once spent two hours in Leicester Square Tube station performing songs from the show alongside some of the station's regular buskers. (Click on an image to enlarge). 

Declan Bennett, who stars as 'Guy' in the show said "As a singer-songwriter who has done my fair share of busking in the past, it was especially exciting today to have spent time at Leicester Square Tube with my fellow Once cast mates and some of London Underground's regular buskers. My role as the heartbroken busker 'Guy' in Once at The Phoenix Theatre is heavily inspired by my experiences before making the leap to become a professional performer. Today was a great way of reconnecting with that time." Click here to read our recent interview with Declan.

Declan was joined at Leicester Square Tube Station by felloe cast members Valda Aviks, Phoebe Fildes, Ryan Fletcher, AiDan Kelly, Gareth O'Connor, Michael O'Connor, Miria Parvin, Jos Slovick, Flora Spencer-Longhurst, Jez Unwin and Gabriel Vick.

The musical opened at the The Phoenix Theatre earlier this year. Based on the much-loved Oscar-winning film, Once is a celebration of love, friendship and music. When an Irish busker and a young Czech mother meet through a shared love of music, their songwriting sparks a deep connection and a tender, longing romance that neither of them could have expected.

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All proceeds raised go to Kids Company who provide practical, emotional and educational support to vulnerable children. www.kidsco.org.uk

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