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  • Running time 2 hours (including interval)
  • Age guidelines 3+ Suitable for all ages

The award-winning production

Winner of Best Musical Revival at Whatsonstage Awards, Starlight Express is the spectacular, acclaimed musical from Andrew Lloyd Webber.

This immersive new production was an unforgettable theatrical journey as Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic musical was reimagined for a whole new generation, with dazzling performances from a cast of over 40 performers on skates. Audiences could step into a world where trains come alive and dreams take flight!

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This electrifying new production played at the Starlight Auditorium at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, and ended on 3 May 2026.

About Starlight Express

As the world sleeps, a toy train set flashes to life, and the engines prepare for the ultimate challenge: a cross-continental race to be crowned the “Fastest Engine in the World.”

The competition is fierce. You have Greaseball, the “”King of the Road”” diesel engine with a rockstar ego, and Electra, the sleek, futuristic electric engine who’s wired for speed.

Caught in the middle is Rusty, a humble steam engine, who has little hope of winning until he is inspired by the legend of the ‘Starlight Express’.

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★★★★★
“Andrew Lloyd Webber’s blockbuster makes a spellbinding return”
The Telegraph
★★★★★
“Explodes with energy and humour”
The Stage
★★★★
“A scorcher of a revival”
Daily Mail

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Who is in the cast of Starlight Express?

Starlight Express Cast (2026):

  • Rusty: Gavin Adams
  • Alternate Rusty: Scott Hayward
  • Momma McCoy: Jade Marvin
  • Greaseball: Olivia Ringrose
  • Electra: Asher Forth
  • Pearl: Sophie Naglik
  • Dinah: Georgia Pemberton
  • Hydra: Jaydon Vijn

The cast also includes: Jamie Addison, Jessie Angell, Ollie Augustin, Evan Taylor Benyacar, Charles Butcher, Cletus Chan, Tamara Verhoven Clyde, Jamie Cruttenden, Kelly Downing, Isaac Edwards, Maddy Erzan-Essien, Sam Gallacher, Lucy Glover, Amiyah Goodall, Dante Hutchinson, Iwan James, Lewis Kidd, Hannah Kiss, Nicole Louise-Lewis, Bethany Rose Lythgoe, Temi Olawole, RED, Ashley Rowe, Sheridan, Dieuwke Tonissen, Nicky Wong Rush, Charlie Russell, Lara Vina Uzcatia, and Amber Weston.

Who are the creative team of Starlight Express?

The Creative Team of Starlight Express

  • Written by: Andrew Lloyd Webber
  • Lyrics: Richard Stilgoe
  • Director: Luke Sheppard
  • Creative dramaturg: Arlene Phillips
  • Choreography: Ashley Nottingham
  • Set design: Tim Hatley
  • Video design: Andrzej Goulding
  • Costume design: Gabriella Slade
  • Lighting design: Howard Hudson
  • Sound design: Gareth Owen
  • New orchestrations and musical supervision: Matthew Brind

Important Notes

Children & age restrictions: All children under 16 must have a valid ticket and be accompanied by an adult. Children under 3 will not be admitted.

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Critics' reviews of Starlight Express

★★★★★ “Andrew Lloyd Webber’s blockbuster makes a spellbinding return” The Telegraph

★★★★★ “Explodes with energy and humour” The Stage

★★★★ “Lloyd Webber’s bizarre juggernaut is bigger, camper and more OTT than ever” The Guardian

★★★★ “A neon fever dream you’ll watch with your mouth wide open” The Independent

★★★★ “Revamped classic will intoxicate your inner child” The Times

★★★★ “A scorcher of a revival” Daily Mail

Also see: Starlight Express Reviews Round-up

Frequently Asked Questions

The running time of Starlight Express is 2 hours (including interval)
The age recommendations for Starlight Express are: 3+ Suitable for all ages
Yes, Starlight Express has matinee performances on the following days:

The total running time is 2 hours and 20 minutes, including an interval.

Here is the quick schedule to help you plan your travel from Wembley:
– 1:00 PM Matinee: Finishes at 3:20 PM
– 5:30 PM Matinee: Finishes at 7:50 PM
– 7:00 PM Evening: Finishes at 9:20 PM

Pro Tip for Travellers: If you are heading back into Central London via the Jubilee or Metropolitan lines, we recommend allowing 15 minutes to exit the Starlight Auditorium and reach Wembley Park Station.

– A spectacular new immersive production in the Starlight Auditorium.
– Winner of Best Musical Revival.
– Directed by Luke Sheppard.
– Featuring a cast of more than 40 performers.
– A thrilling live experience for audiences aged 3+
– One of the most distinctive family musicals now playing in London.

All seats within the Starlight Auditorium – home of Starlight Express at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre in London – offer great views.

For the Ultimate Thrill: The First Class Carriage
These seats are located inside the racing tracks. You’ll be right in the center of the action as the skaters race around you in 360 degrees.

For the Best View of the Spectacle: The Premium Seats
Located in the raised stalls, these offer a perfect panoramic view of the entire auditorium, ensuring you don’t miss any of the dazzling visuals or high-speed choreography.

For Families: The Platform Seats
These provide great sight lines and easy access, making them a popular choice for those attending with younger children (ages 3+).

The musical numbers in Starlight Express are as follows:

ACT I
OVERTURE / ENTRY OF TRAINS – Momma and Control
ROLLING STOCK – Greaseball and Company
CRAZY – Rusty, Dinah, Belle. Tassita and Company
CALL ME RUSTY – Rusty and Company
I AM ME – Pearl, Dinah, Belle and Tassita
WHISTLE AT ME – Pearl and Rusty
FREIGHT – Trucks, Coaches and Company
AC/DC – Electra, Components and Company
PUMPING IRON – Greaseball and Company
CODA OF FREIGHT – Full Company
MAKE UP MY HEART – Pearl
RACE ONE
MOMMA’S BLUES – Momma
RACE TWO
LAUGHING STOCK – Full Company
STARLIGHT EXPRESS – Rusty

ACT 2
THE RAP – Full Company
U.N.C.OU.PL.E.D – Dinah, Belle and Tassita
WIDE SMILE – Slick and Company
RACE THREE
STARLIGHT SEQUENCE – Momma and Rusty
HYDROGEN – Hydra and Rusty
PRE RACE FOUR – Full Company
RACE FOUR
ONE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL TOO MANY – Electra, Greaseball, Slick
I DO – Rusty and Pearl
LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL – Momma and Full Company
FINALE – Full Company

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