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The highly anticipated new stage adaptation of David Nicholls’ beloved novel One Day is now open in Edinburgh, the city where Em and Dex's story began. The Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh and Melting Pot's gorgeous new musical runs at the Lyceum until 19 April 2026. Read my review below. Jamie Muscato as Dexter & Sharon Rose as Emma. Photo: Mihaela Bodlovic One Day the musical ★★★★☆ Review: 11 March 2026 | Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh David Nicholls' 2009 novel One Day is so wid

Due to phenomenal demand, The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh and Melting Pot announce an extended run of the highly anticipated ONE DAY: THE MUSICAL. Find out more below. Jamie Muscato (Dexter) and Sharon Rose (Emma) in rehearsals for One Day: The musical. Photo credit: Danny Kaan One Day: The musical premier run extended Due to phenomenal demand, The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh and Melting Pot proudly announce an extension to the highly anticipated brand-new stage adapt

Manipulate Arts announces the full programme and free City-Wide pop-up performances for all of Edinburgh from Wednesday 4 to Tuesday 10 February 2026. Find out more below. Ocho the Octopus. Photo credit: Tim Davies What's On at Manipulate Arts Festival 2026 Manipulate Arts - Scotland’s home for cutting-edge animation, puppetry and visual theatre - today announces the final elements of its 2026 Festival programme, including a series of free pop-up performances for all Edinbur

The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh and Melting Pot are delighted to announce the full casting for the highly anticipated world premiere of the brand new musical based on David Nicholls’ critically acclaimed, global bestselling novel ONE DAY. One Day: The Musical cast in rehearsals. Photo credit: Danny Kaan One Day: The Musical - full cast announced for Edinburgh premier Already announced are the stellar leading cast: Olivier-nominated Jamie Muscato (Jay Gatsby in The Great G

Spotlight shines on the first shows announced for the redeveloped King’s Theatre, Edinburgh. Artist's impression of the redeveloped King's Theatre, Edinburgh exterior What's On at The King's Theatre, Edinburgh in 2026 The King’s Theatre takes a major step forward on the path to reopening following its landmark redevelopment, unveiling some of the first shows set to appear on the iconic Edinburgh stage. From acclaimed West End hits to brand-new drama, world class dance and fa

To mark the arrival of TINA – The Tina Turner Musical at the Edinburgh Playhouse this November (11 – 22 Nov), John Lewis at St James...

Capital Theatres welcomes Clare Gray, Gail Watson and Amber Sylvia Edwards back to the panto family this festive season in the GIANT spectacular Jack and the Beanstalk at the Festival Theatre, Edinburgh This winter Capital Theatres makes a GIANT return to panto magic as Jack and the Beanstalk (13 Dec 2025 – 11 Jan 2026) climbs onto the Festival Theatre stage. This marks the final panto at the Festival Theatre as next year it will return to its traditional home of the King’

Award-winning performer Patrick McPherson debuts his first horror play at the Edinburgh Fringe. With the aim to write the scariest show...

Make It Happen is a new play by James Graham , directed by Andrew Panton , that tells the story of the Royal Bank of Scotland ’s rise and...