One Day (musical)
| One Day | |
|---|---|
| The Musical | |
 | |
| Music | Amanda Sudano Abner Ramirez |
| Lyrics | Amanda Sudano Abner Ramirez Freya Catrin Smith (additional lyrics) |
| Book | David Greig |
| Setting | Edinburgh |
| Basis | One Day by David Nicholls |
| Premiere | 11 March 2026: Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh |
One Day is an upcoming musical with music and lyrics by Amanda Sudano and Abner Ramirez (with additional lyrics by Freya Catrin Smith) and a book by David Greig, based on the 2009 novel of the same name. Directed by Max Webster, the world premiere production of One Day is expected to open in Edinburgh at the Royal Lyceum Theatre in March 2026.[1]
History
[edit]The musical is based on the 2009 novel One Day, by David Nicholls.[2] The novel won the 2010 Galaxy Book of the Year,[3] and has been adapted into a feature film[4] and television series for Netflix.[5] On its release in 2009, Producer Simon Friend read the novel on the tube,[6] and subsequently tried to produce an adaption of One Day, for over a decade.[7] Set in Edinburgh,[8] the musical sees Dexter and Emma graduate on St Swithin's Day day in 1988. Over the next 20 years, we see snapshots of the same day each year; showing how their lives unfold.[9]
One Day has a book by the former Artistic Director of the Lyceum David Greig[7] and features a score by Johnnyswim members Abner and Amanda Ramirez.[7] Set and costume designs are by Rae Smith,[7] with lighting by Bruno Poet,[7] sound design by Simon Baker,[7] arrangements by Nigel Lilley,[7] and orchestrations by Simon Hale.[7] It is directed by Max Webster,[7] with choreography by Carrie-Anne Ingrouille.[7]
The musical is scheduled to receive its world premiere at the Royal Lyceum Theatre, on 11 March 2026, following previews from 27 February.[10] The theatre will be reconfigured as in the round, including on stage seating.[11] Initial casting was announced on St Swithin's Day 2025, with Jamie Muscato playing Dexter and Sharon Rose as Emma.[12]
Cast and characters
[edit]| Character | World Premiere |
|---|---|
| 2025 | |
| Dexter Mayhew | Jamie Muscato[13] |
| Emma Morley | Sharon Rose[13] |
See also
[edit]- One Day (novel), 2009 novel
- One Day (TV series), 2024 television adaption
References
[edit]- ^ "Best-selling book One Day to become new Scottish musical". heraldscotland.com. The Herald (Glasgow). 15 May 2025. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
- ^ "New musical based on One Day novel to receive world premiere production". whatsonstage.com. WhatsOnStage.com. 15 May 2025. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
- ^ "David Nicholls One Day is Galaxy Book of the Year". GNBA. Archived from the original on 6 October 2011. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
- ^ "Can One Day be one big success?". bbc.co.uk/news. BBC News. 25 August 2011. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
- ^ "One Day review: Netflix's 'beautiful, note-perfect' love story is a hit". bbc.co.uk/culture. BBC Culture. 6 February 2024. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
- ^ "New Musical Adaptation ONE DAY To Have World Premiere At The Royal Lyceum". broadwayworld.com. BroadwayWorld. 15 May 2025. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "One Day to become stage musical at Edinburgh Lyceum". thestage.co.uk. The Stage. 15 May 2025. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
- ^ "Popular Scottish city pub to be recreated as musical writer vows to 'restore story of One Day to Edinburgh'". scotsman.com. The Scotsman. 17 June 2025. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "One Day The Musical". broadwayworld.com. Melting Pot. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "One Day: The Musical". lyceum.org.uk. Royal Lyceum Theatre . Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "One Day: The Musical - Seating Plan". lyceum.org.uk. Royal Lyceum Theatre . Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "One Day musical announces lead casting ahead of world premiere". whatsonstage.com. WhatsOnStage.com. 15 July 2025. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
- ^ a b "Jamie Muscato and Sharon Rose to lead One Day musical". thestage.co.uk. The Stage. 15 July 2025. Archived from the original on July 15, 2025. Retrieved 16 July 2025.