Get your tissues ready - the musical adaptation of David Nicholls’ bestselling novel will open at London’s Garrick Theatre on 17th November.
The transfer follows a highly successful debut at the Royal Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh earlier this year. One Day: The Musical had its world premiere on 26th February and was scheduled to run until 5th April but was extended by two weeks due to unprecedented demand.
Jamie Muscato and Sharon Rose originated the roles of Dexter and Emma and will be reprising them in the West End production. Muscato has starred in Cabaret and received Olivier Award nominations for his performances in The Great Gatsby and Natasha, Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812. Rose has previously led the West End cast of Hamilton as Eliza Hamilton, and most recently played the titular role in Sylvia.
One Day - the story
Every day matters. But some days change everything.
Emma walks into Dexter’s life on 15th July 1988, the night of their graduation. One unsuspecting day that changes them both forever. But where will they be on this day next year? And the year after that? And every year that follows? As Em and Dex’s lives intertwine through joy and heartbreak, missed opportunities and second chances, they navigate love, ambition, and the unpredictable twists of life.
David Nicholls’ ‘era-defining’ romance novel has sold over five million copies worldwide, inspiring a 2011 film adaptation starring Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess and more recently the smash-hit Netflix series starring Leo Woodall and Ambika Mod, released in 2024.
The musical adaptation of One Day is directed by Tony and Olivier award nominee Max Webster, written by the Lyceum’s former artistic director David Greig with music and lyrics by Abner and Amanda Ramirez (of acclaimed US band Johnnyswim).
Producers Simon Friend and Hanna Osmolska 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.”
Full casting is still to be announced. Tickets are available now and currently booking from 17th November until 14th March 2027.
For full information and to book tickets go to: www.onedaymusical.com.
