Rehearsal images released for ONE DAY THE MUSICAL

Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 27 October, 2026, 13:48

We've gotten a first look at Jamie Muscato and Sharon Rose in rehearsals for One Day the Musical ahead of its highly anticipated transfer to London this month at the Garrick Theatre.

One Day rehearsal Photo by Pamela Raith

Based on the novel of the same name by David Nicholls, One Day follows Emma Morley and Dexter Mayhew on the same day every year. The pair meet on the night of their graduation and fall in love, a day that changes them both forever. As the years pass, Em and Dex's lives intertwine through joy and heartbreak, missed opportunities and second chances, and they navigate love, ambition, and the unpredictable twists of life.

The cast is led by Jamie Muscato (Cabaret, The Great Gatsby) and Sharon Rose (Sylvia, Hamilton) as 'Dex' and 'Em'. As announced today, they will be joined by Dan Buckley as ‘Ian’, Dougie Carter as ‘Callum’, Anna-Jane Casey as ‘Alison Mayhew’, Ross Dawes as ‘Mr Godalming’, Christopher Dickins as ‘Stephen Mayhew’, Vanessa Fisher, Ensemble, Kelly Hampson as ‘Sylvie’, Jennifer Louise Jones as ‘Miffy’, Romona Lewis-Malley as ‘Tilly’, Rosalía Morales, Understudy, Ewan Murphy, Ensemble and Tom Mussell, Understudy. ‘Jasmine’ and ‘Sonia’ are played by Bonnie Harper, Esmae Kevany, Hannah McIntyre and Ava-Rae Timewell.

This musical adaptation is written by the Lyceum's former Artistic Director David Greig (Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, Touching The Void, The Lorax), with music and lyrics by Abner and Amanda Ramirez (of acclaimed US band Johnnyswim), directed by Tony and Olivier award nominee Max Webster (Macbeth, The Importance of Being Earnest).

One Day the Musical will play at the Garrick Theatre from 17 November 2026 to 14 March 2027.