Cast Announced for World Premiere of One Day: The Musical

19 Dec

The brand new musical, based on David Nicholls’ critically acclaimed, global bestselling novel One Day, will make its world premiere in Edinburgh in 2026.

Leading the production will be Jamie Muscato (The Great Gatsby, London Coliseum) as Dexter, alongside Sharon Rose (The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, Chichester Festival Theatre) as Emma.

Joining the production is Josefina Gabrielle (A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Cannizaro Park) as Alison Mayhew, Miracle Chance (Starter for Ten, UK Tour) Theatre) as Tilly, Kelly Hampson (Stiletto, Charing Cross Theatre) as Sylvie and David Birrell (The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe, Birmingham Rep as Stephen, Matthew McKenna (Phantom of the Opera, West End) as Mr Godalming, Dan Buckley (Fisherman’s Friends: The Musical, UK tour), with Peter Hannah (Wild Rose: The Musical) as Callum/Ensemble.

The cast is completed with Tanisha Butterfield (Sister Act The Musical, UK Tour), Ewan Murphy (Grease, Kilworth House Theatre) and Kirsty Anne Shaw (Evita, London Palladium).

One Day follows the story of Emma and Dexter, who first meet on the night of their graduation, 15th July 1988 – St. Swithin’s Day. Spanning over a period of twenty years, we return to them on the same day each year, and through joy and heartbreak, missed opportunities and second chances, they navigate love, ambition, and the unpredictable twists of life.

A celebration of love, fate, and the moments that define us forever, One Day: The Musical will feature a soaring original score, and the warm, wit, and raw emotion of the novel which has touched millions.

This brand-new adaptation of the beloved story is written by The Lyceum’s former Artistic Director, David Greig, with music and lyrics by Abner and Amanda Ramirez, with additional lyrics by Jeremy Sams, and with direction from Tony and Max Webster. The creative team also includes choreography by Carrie-Anne Ingrouille, set and costume design by Rae Smith, lighting design by Bruno Poet, sound design by Simon Baker, Musical Supervision, Co-arranger and Musical Direction by Nigel Lilley, orchestrations by Simon Hale, casting by Stuart Burt CDG and Orchestra Management by Andy Barnwell and Rich Weeden for BW Musicians Ltd .