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Full cast announced for One Day: The Musical premiere | Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh and Melting Pot
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

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Dec 22, 20253 min read


Review: Edinburgh Lyceum Christmas show 2025, Cinderella: A Fairytale
Sally Cookson's Olivier award-nominated adaptation of the Cinderella fairy tale flutters into the Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh this Christmas in a creative production teeming with beautiful, colourful birds. Read my review of Cinderella: A Fairytale below. Olivia Hemmati as Ella and Richard Conlon as Father in Cinderella: A Fairytale. Photo: Mihaela Bodlovic Cinderella: A Fairytale, Edinburgh Lyceum Christmas 2025 ★★★★☆ Review: 10 December 2025 | Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edi

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Dec 12, 20254 min read


Review: The Seagull, Edinburgh Lyceum Theatre
Mike Poulton's adaptation of Anton Chekhov's The Seagull is directed by The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh's Artistic Director James Brining and stars TV favourite Caroline Quentin in her Lyceum debut. The Seagull runs at the Lyceum until 1st November. Read my review below. Caroline Quentin in the Royal Lyceum's The Seagull. Photo: Mihaela Bodlovic The Seagull, Edinburgh Royal Lyceum ★★★★☆ Gorgeous: Every scene could be an oil painting! The Seagull by Anton Chekhov | Adapted by Mik

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Oct 15, 20254 min read


Edinburgh Lyceum's The Seagull cast announced
The full cast has been announced for The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh ’s reimagining of Anton Chekhov’s masterpiece The Seagull. A star cast joins Caroline Quentin on The Royal Lyceum Stage including Forbes Masson, Tallulah Greive, John Bett and Irene Allan. Find the full cast details below. Full cast announced for The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh’s reimagining of Anton Chekhov’s masterpiece The Seagull The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh today announces the full cast for

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Aug 7, 20253 min read


One Day: the musical cast news | West End stars announced for new musical based on David Nicholls' bestselling novel
Today, on St Swithin's Day, The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh and producers Melting Pot announce the lead casting for the World Premiere of the new ONE DAY musical set to premier in Edinburgh in 2026. Find out more below! Jamie Muscato and Sharon Rose. Image credit: Ellie Kurtz Jamie Muscato and Sharon Rose to star as Dexter and Emma in ONE DAY The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh and Melting Pot are thrilled to announce the stellar leading cast for the upcoming world premiere of brand new

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Jul 14, 20253 min read


New ONE DAY musical announced: David Nicholls best-selling book set to premier on stage in Edinburgh
A new musical based on the global bestselling novel, One Day by David Nicholls is set to premier in Edinburgh in 2026. One Day: The Musical Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh 26 February 2026 - 5 April 2026* Produced by arrangement with Universal Theatrical Group Update : Find the latest full cast news for One Day the musical here *NEWS 16 Jan 2026 : One Day: The musical announces extended run. Read more here: https://www.lisainthetheatre.com/post/one-day-the-musical-extends-ru

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May 14, 20253 min read


Review: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory the musical, UK Tour
Review: Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - the musical, UK Tour, Glasgow King's Theatre, January 2024

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Jan 25, 20245 min read
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