Harry Judd has taken over the role of Coach Bolton in Disney’s High School Musical, as the production wraps its run at Lowry, Manchester and prepares to transfer to Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre from October.
Get a first look at Harry Judd as Coach Bolton in Disney’s High School Musical as a new production image is released. Judd, best known for as McFly drummer and Strictly champion, takes over the role this evening as the show closes its run at Lowry, Manchester. He will continue to star as Coach Bolton when the production transfers to Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre from 12 October 2026 to 3 January 2027.
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the iconic film, High School Musical has a book by David Simpatico, with music adapted, arranged and produced by Bryan Louiselle. The production is co-directed by Hope Mill founders Joseph Houston and William Whelton, with choreography by Aaron Renfree, and features classic songs including ‘”‘Breaking Free,’ ‘We’re All in This Together,’ ‘Get’cha Head in the Game’ and ‘Stick to the Status Quo.’
Judd stars alongside Disney icon KayCee Stroh, who makes her debut as Ms Darbus. Joining them are Tobias Turley as Troy Bolton, Leonor Correia as Gabriella Montez, Caitlin Tipping as Sharpay Evans and Luke Bayer as Ryan Evans.
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First look: Harry Judd in High School Musical
High School Musical is produced by Hope Mill Theatre and Chris Harper Productions, in association with Lowry, and co-produced by Winkler & Smalberg, Catherine Schrieber, Drew & Dane Productions, Kevin & Kate McGrath, Merritt Baer, Marc Levine, Andrei Cotocu for Seabright Live and Michael Watt Productions.
Plan your visit to High School Musical
- Venue: Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre
- Booking dates: 12 October 2026 – 3 January 2027
Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, London
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