Harry Judd in High School Musical

Harry Judd is an English musician, drummer for the band McFly, and winner of Strictly Come Dancing. He is set to play Coach Bolton in a major new stage production of Disney’s High School Musical.

Harry Judd in High School Musical

Harry Judd plays Coach Bolton in a brand-new UK stage production of Disney’s High School Musical, marking the 20th anniversary of the original film. Judd joins the show for its full London run at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, from 12 October 2026 until 3 January 2027, appearing alongside original film star KayCee Stroh as Ms. Darbus. Ahead of the London transfer, Judd also made a guest appearance as Coach Bolton for the production’s final two performances at The Lowry in Salford on 19 September 2026.

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About Harry Judd

Harry Judd is an English musician, born in Chelmsford, Essex, best known as the drummer of pop-rock band McFly. Across a 23-year career, McFly have scored seven top 10 albums and sold 10 million records worldwide, and were the first band since The Beatles to have its youngest members achieve a number one debut album; the band completed a major UK arena tour alongside Busted in 2025. Beyond music, Judd won Strictly Come Dancing in 2011 and has since built a broader media career spanning television presenting, fitness writing, and reality competition shows, including a second-place finish alongside his mother on Celebrity Race Across the World. He currently co-hosts Magic Breakfast on Fridays with Harriet Scott, having previously presented The One Show alongside Alex Jones.

Theatre Credits

Judd’s stage career began in earnest following his Strictly Come Dancing win, leading to further dance and family theatre work before his casting in High School Musical.

Starred in the dance show Rip It Up at the Garrick Theatre, following his Strictly Come Dancing win
Appeared in The Christmasaurus Live, based on the book by his McFly bandmate Tom Fletcher
Plays Coach Bolton in the new stage production of Disney’s High School Musical at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre

Film and Television Credits

Notable television credits include Strictly Come Dancing (BBC), Celebrity Race Across the World (BBC), The One Show (BBC), Celebrity The Chase (ITV).

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High School Musical plays at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre in London from 12 October 2026 to 3 January 2027, with Harry Judd starring as Coach Bolton. Marking the story’s 20th anniversary and featuring both a much-loved musician and original film star KayCee Stroh in its cast, demand is expected to be strong from families and fans alike, so early booking is recommended.

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