Theatre critics in Scotland decry ‘London-centric’ reviewing policy for One Day musical
A letter from 15 critics to the Royal Lyceum in Edinburgh condemns ‘divisive move’ that saw non-Scottish publications excluded from reviewing the musical’s press nightTheatre critics in Scotland have written to the Royal Lyceum theatre in Edinburgh condemning a “divisive” and...
<p>A letter from 15 critics to the Royal Lyceum in Edinburgh condemns ‘divisive move’ that saw non-Scottish publications excluded from reviewing the musical’s press night</p><p>Theatre critics in Scotland have written to the Royal Lyceum theatre in Edinburgh condemning a “divisive” and “London-centric” decision to not invite reviews from UK national publications for its new musical version of <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/feb/16/one-day-musical-david-greig-david-nicholls-edinburgh-lyceum">One Day</a>.</p><p>The show, based on the 2009 novel by David Nicholls, held a press night on Wednesday but only critics writing for Scottish publications were invited to review it. A separate press night for other critics is planned for a later date, when the show opens in London.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/mar/16/one-day-musical-edinburgh-lyceum-scottish-critics-london-centric-reviewing">Continue reading...</a>
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