The full cast has been confirmed for the upcoming West End transfer of the hit world premiere production of new musical One Day.
After a successful debut run earlier this year at Edinburgh’s Royal Lyceum Theatre, the musical based on David Nicholls’ best-selling book is due to begin performances at the Garrick Theatre on 17 November.
Presented by Melting Pot, the London run will star the original leads Olivier Award nominee Jamie Muscato (The Great Gatsby, London Coliseum, Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812, Donmar Warehouse) and Sharon Rose (Hamilton, Victoria Palace Theatre, Caroline, Or Change, Hampstead Theatre) as Dex and Em.
They will be joined by Dan Buckley (Spring Awakening The Musical, UK tour, The Book of Mormon, Prince of Wales Theatre) returning as Ian, Dougie Carter (Anything Goes, Kilworth House, Sunset Boulevard, UK tour) as Callum, Anna-Jane Casey (Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, Playhouse Theatre, Fawlty Towers, Apollo Theatre) as Alison Mayhew, Ross Dawes (The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, Theatre Royal Haymarket, Mrs Doubtfire, Shaftesbury Theatre) as Mr Godalming, Christopher Dickins (The Phantom of the Opera, Her Majesty’s Theatre, Kiss Me, Kate, Old Vic) as Stephen Mayhew, Vanessa Fisher (Mrs Doubtfire, Manchester Opera House, Little Shop of Horrors, UK tour) as Ensemble, Kelly Hampson (School of Rock, Gillian Lynne Theatre, Ghost, UK tour) returning as Sylvie, Jennifer Louise Jones (My Fair Lady, Chichester Festival Theatre, High Society, The Mill at Sonning) as Miffy, Romona Lewis-Malley (Clueless, Trafalgar Theatre, In Pieces, The Other Palace) as Tilly, Rosalía Morales (West End debut) as Understudy, Ewan Murphy (One Day, Edinburgh Lyceum, Grease, Kilworth House) as Ensemble and Tom Mussell (Anyone Can Whistle, Union Theatre, Burlesque, Manchester Opera House) as Understudy. The roles of Jasmine and Sonia will be played by Bonnie Harper, Esmae Kevany, Hannah McIntyre and Ava-Rae Timewell.
One Day’s band features musical director Nigel Lilley on keys, Luke Baxter on drums, Shelley Britton on violin and synth, Gemma Connor on cello, Matt Isaac on guitar and Marcus Pritchard on bass and double bass,
Announcing the London transfer earlier this year, Melting Pot’s 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.”
The latest incarnation of Nicholls’ much-loved work has been adapted for the stage by the Lyceum’s former artistic director David Greig with music and lyrics by Abner and Amanda Ramirez (from acclaimed American folk/rock band Johnnyswim) and additional material by Freya Catrin Smith.
Directed by Tony and Olivier Award nominee Max Webster, One Day has choreography by Carrie-Anne Ingrouille, set and costume design by Rae Smith, lighting design by Bruno Poet, sound design by Simon Baker, music supervision and arrangements by Nigel Lilley, orchestrations by Simon Hale, casting by Stuart Burt and orchestra management by Andy Barnwell and Rich Weeden for BW Musicians Ltd.
Angela Thomas
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