One Day Tickets

Get ready for a love story like no other. David Nicholls's beloved novel comes to life on the stage with the heartbreaking and powerful love story of Dex and Em, in a thrilling new musical adaptation with a star-studded cast and an enchanting score.

Why you should watch One Day

• David Nicholls's book sold over five million copies, enchanting readers with the heartbreaking romance between Em and Dex, and now you get to experience it as a musical.
• One Day features a dazzlingly talented cast, with musical theatre icons Jamie Muscato and Sharon Rose bringing these unforgettable characters to life.
• They're accompanied by a thrilling score from the US band Johnnyswim, which captures the emotions and power of this devastating story of love and loss.

What is One Day about?

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. One Day has sold over five million copies worldwide and inspired a 2011 film starring Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess, and a television series in 2024 starring Leo Woodall and Ambika Mod.

This brand-new adaptation of the beloved story 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). Jamie Muscato (Cabaret, The Great Gatsby) and Sharon Rose (Sylvia, Hamilton) play the star-crossed lovers Dex and Em. Witness an unforgettable cast bring this timeless story of love and loss to life, as you've never seen it before.

Book now and don't miss this first-time musical adaptation of a book that's broken hearts all over the world.