History
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]
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