Royal Lyceum Edinburgh and Melting Pot present world premiere of new musical ONE DAY
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The Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh and Melting Pot have announced the world premiere of a brand new musical based on David Nicholls’ critically acclaimed, global bestselling novel ONE DAY, in the very city where the story begins, from 26 February - 5 April 2026.
Emma and Dexter first meet on the night of their graduation, 15th July 1988 – St. Swithin’s Day. Over the next 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.
One Day is a celebration of love, fate, and the moments that define us forever, with a soaring original score, and the warmth, wit, and raw emotion of the novel that 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 (of acclaimed US band Johnnyswim), with additional material by Freya Catrin Smith, and directed by Tony and Olivier award nominee Max Webster. One Day opens in Edinburgh as part of The Royal Lyceum’s 60th anniversary season, which is the first programmed by incoming Artistic Director, James Brining.
One Day has choreography by Carrie-Anne Ingrouille, set and costume design by Rae Smith, lighting by Bruno Poet, sound by Simon Baker, music supervision and arrangements by Nigel Lilley, orchestrations by Simon Hale and casting by Stuart Burt CDG.
Artistic Director of The Lyceum James Brining said: “We're delighted to welcome the deeply loved, captivating story of David Nicholls' One Day to the Lyceum stage. It feels right that the story will start its theatrical life at home in Edinburgh where the book begins. The story of Dexter and Emma is entwined in this city, and I'm excited to see the show take shape in the very capable hands of David Greig with heartfelt music and lyrics from Abner and Amanda Ramirez and direction from multi-award winning director Max Webster.
“I am proud to host the world premiere of this beloved story turned musical as part of my first season as Artistic Director, and for it to be a part of The Royal Lyceum's 60th anniversary season.”
Tickets for One Day go on sale on 20 June, with further info here.