Troubadour Theatre - Wembley
3 Fulton Road, Wembley, London, HA9 8TS
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4.4 10 reviews from 10 verified reviews- Booking until: Sunday, 8 June 2025
- Running time: 2hr (approx). Incl. 1 interval.
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Starlight Express in London
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical Starlight Express is back in town for 2024! A brand new production of the old favourite on stage in a purpose-built, specially designed Starlight Auditorium at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre venue. Performances begin on 8th June 2024.
A fresh new production of Starlight Express
The original production of Starlight Express wowed audiences at the Apollo Victoria Theatre in 1984, directed by Trevor Nunn and choreographed by Arlene Phillips. It ran for more than seven thousand four hundred performances before closing in early 2002. Billed as a fully immersive audience experience of speed, song and storytelling, it’s wonderful to see it back.
This is the second musical produced by Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals, a fresh new partnership between Andrew Lloyd Webber and the respected West End producer Michael Harrison.
Lloyd Webber is delighted. As he said, “I am thrilled that Starlight Express will be powering down the tracks again. The world’s first truly immersive musical will this time be an experience like no other. Watch out for the big new plot twist and you will discover why steam power is the future of the railway.”
The Story of Starlight Express
The plot focuses on a child’s train set that comes to magical life, keen to become the world’s fastest train. But until he hears the legend of the Starlight Express, little Rusty has very little hope of winning the prize and winning the heart of the lovely first class carriage called Pearl.
A cast of forty people will zoom above and around the audience on roller skates as they sing their hearts out to classic Lloyd Webber tunes like 'AC/DC', 'Only He', 'Make Up My Heart', 'Light at the End of the Tunnel' and of course the iconic 'Starlight Express' itself.
Starlight Express cast and creative team
The cast will be announced soon. The creative team for this exciting new production will be led by acclaimed director Luke Sheppard (&Juliet, The Little Big Things), set designer Tim Hatley (Back to the Future), costume designer Gabriella Slade (SIX), video designer Andrzej Goulding (Life of Pi), lighting designer Howard Hudson (&Juliet) and sound designer Gareth Owen (MJ The Musical). Arlene Phillips who has been involved with the musical since its initial and first opening in London back in 1984 will be the creative dramaturg. Starlight Express will feature new orchestrations and musical supervision by Matthew Brind.
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Starlight Express Ticket Information
- Booking until:
Sunday, 8 June 2025
- Running time:
2hr (approx). Incl. 1 interval.
- Age restrictions
All ages. All children under 16 must have a valid ticket and be accompanied by an adult. Children under 3 will not be admitted.
- Important Information
Starlight Express features roller-skating on tracks close to the audience, pyrotechnics, flashing and strobe lighting effects, haze, simulated sparks, flame & smoke effects, and some loud sound effects.
1st Class Carriage Seats:
Please note seats surround the main performance area and move during show. Entry to and from seats will be limited and restricted at times.
Trackside Seats:
Please note you are seated in a section close to the racing track. Entry to and from seats will be limited and restricted at times.
Platform Seats:
Please note these seats are close to the racing track. Entry to and from seats will be limited and restricted at times. - Cancellations & Refunds
Once booked, tickets to Starlight Express are usually non exchangeable and non refundable as per our terms & conditions. In practice, however, we will do our best to accommodate your request as long as we are notified at least 48 hours before the performance. Please contact us for more information.
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Latest customer reviews
All reviews are from customers who have been invited to leave a review just after seeing Starlight Express.
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The best starlight express so far!This is the best version of Starlight Express! It is emotional, exciting and entertaining! Great to see NO PHONES OUT or audience members casually strolling out for the loo!
J Reviewed on 25 July 2024 by June
Southend, United Kingdom
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DisappointedRegretfully my wife had a collapsed lung two days before the show.
D Reviewed on 25 July 2024 by David
Corby, United Kingdom
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Brilliant show from start to finish
B Reviewed on 07 July 2024 by Barry
Ely, United Kingdom
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Creative interesting but not starlight express consider renaming it!Disappointing good production but lacked the great original story line & music. It’s a great show in its own right but it’s not a patch on the original starlight express. All the right staging acting but lacking in excitement and no starlight train Rustys character does not develop. Scooters ? Not a particularly good addition. Also a haze throughout preventing good visuality.
C Reviewed on 05 July 2024 by Christine
Leicester, United Kingdom
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Took our daughter when she was 5 or 6 she is now 32P Reviewed on 29 June 2024 by Pat
Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, United Kingdom
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SUPERB STARLIGHT EXPRESSHaving seen starlight express 30 years ago I was a little apprehensive, took my wife who had never seen the show, I/we were not disappointed. Very good show rewritten for today's audiences, Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant. Highly recommend 👌
S Reviewed on 23 June 2024 by Steve
London, United Kingdom
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Absolutely awesomeYou will be blown away from the whole show, from the excellent love music, outstanding lighting affect, unbelievable action during the show, bloody marvellous show, 5 stars start to finish
J Reviewed on 16 June 2024 by Jason
Newark, United Kingdom
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Hands down, the best yetThat was without a doubt the most stunning show I've ever seen. As a fan fork my childhood, it meant the world to see it brought back to life and to take my own daughter to see it. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, loved every second xx
N Reviewed on 14 June 2024 by Nicola
Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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Jeevan Braich (Rusty) and the cast of Starlight Express. Photo by Pamela Raith.
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This reviewer last had the pleasure of experiencing Starlight Express at the Apollo Victoria in 1988 after key tweaks and revisions were incorporated into the London show from the Broadway production. Having stayed on track for 18 years, wowing millions of fare paying passengers during that time, it finally ran out of steam in 2002. Now, 22 years after reaching the end of the line, an entirely revamped production hopes to electrify a fresh generation of musical trainspotters at the 2000-seater Troubadour venue at Wembley Park.
Jade Marvin (Momma) and the cast in Starlight Express (Photo Credit Pamela Raith)
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Starlight Express artwork.
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Jeevan Braich (Rusty) and the cast of Starlight Express. Photo by Pamela Raith.
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The cast of Starlight Express in rehearsals. Photo by Pamela Raith
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Starlight Express artwork.
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