'One Day: The Musical' announces West End run and lead cast

The show, adapted from David Nicholls's bestselling novel, and starring Jamie Muscato and Sharon Rose, begins performances at the Garrick Theatre on 17 November.

Summary

• One Day: The Musical is coming to the West End
• This acclaimed adaption of David Nicholls' novel premiered in Edinburgh
• It will play at the Garrick Theatre from November
• The show stars Jamie Muscato and Sharon Rose

The day we've been waiting for is nearly here: the acclaimed stage version of David Nicholls' beloved novel is coming to the West End this winter. Performances of One Day: The Musical will begin at London's Garrick Theatre on 17 November, following the show's world premiere earlier this year at the Royal Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh.

Adapted by the Lyceum's former artistic director David Greig (Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, Touching The Void, The Lorax), and featuring music and lyrics by Abner and Amanda Ramirez (of acclaimed US band Johnnyswim), with additional material by Jeremy Sams, the musical stars Jamie Muscato (Cabaret, The Great Gatsby, Moulin Rouge! The Musical) and Sharon Rose (Sylvia, Hamilton) in the lead roles of Dex and Em respectively.

The pair meet on the night of their university graduation, and the story then catches up with them on that same date through the years, as their lives continue to intertwine. Exploring love, ambition, joy and heartbreak, this heartfelt romance was a publishing sensation and has already been adapted for both film and TV.

The stage musical is directed by Tony and Olivier Award nominee Max Webster (Macbeth with David Tennant and Cush Jumbo, The Importance of Being Ernest with Ncuti Gatwa, Life of Pi). The creative team also features Carrie-Anne Ingrouille, choreographer; Nigel Lilley, musical supervisor, musical director and co-arranger; Rae Smith, set and costume designer; Bruno Poet, lighting designer; Simon Baker, sound designer; Simon Hale, orchestrator and co-arranger; and Stuart Burt CDG, casting director.

Simon Friend and Hanna Osmolska for producers Melting Pot said: “From the moment we encountered One Day, we recognised its extraordinary emotional power. This is a story for anyone who has been in love, for anyone whose life hasn’t gone to plan, for anyone whose life has, for anyone who has had a parent, or a child, or a friend – so everyone really – which is why is has resonated with millions of people around the world.

“With a remarkable creative team, a score that takes us on the emotional rollercoaster of Emma and Dexter’s journey, and the world-class talents of Jamie Muscato and Sharon Rose originating the lead roles, One Day: The Musical promises to be a very special show indeed. We cannot wait to bring this story to life on the West End stage.”

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Photo credit: One Day: The Musical (Photo courtesy of the production)