Cast of Once the musical to warm hearts in Milton Keynes on Valentine's Day tomorrow

For one day only, the city will be enchanted by the Irish folky sounds of nine actors and musicians performing live in locations throughout the city centre.

The pop-up performances will start at centre:mk, outside the M&S Food Hall entrance, at 12:45pm.

They will then perform in intu Shopping Centre at 1:20pm before making their way to Milton Keynes Central train station at 2pm.

Once the musical will be showing next week, from Monday to Saturday at MK Theatre.

It tells the story of two lost souls whose lives are changed over the course of five short days.

‘Girl’ meets ‘Guy’ just as he is on the verge of giving up his dream of becoming a successful singer-songwriter. Worn down by the misery of a broken heart and

an excess of self-pity, the arrival of ‘Girl’, with her boundless optimism, common sense and motivation, is exactly the kick ‘Guy’ needs to recharge his batteries and restore his faith in not only the power of music but also the power of love.

Emma Lucia, who plays Girl, and Daniel Healey, who plays Guy, will be performing in the pop-up shows along with several ensemble members.

One of the songs they sing will be Academy Award-winning ‘Falling Slowly’.

Emma said: “This song is so special because it’s the first time ‘Guy’ and ‘Girl’ realise that they understand each other; they have a special connection when they make music together.

"Music has always and will always connect people in a way words sometimes can’t. It’s definitely one of my favourite moments in the whole show, it gives me goose bumps every time.”

An MK Theatre spokesman said: "Lend your ears to the beautiful music of Once. Whether you’re on your lunch break or shopping for a last minute present, listen up for this free entertainment that is a genuine Valentine’s Day gift to you - from Milton Keynes Theatre, with love."

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