High School Musical in London: Harry Judd and KayCee Stroh lead Troubadour Wembley Park cast

Disney's High School Musical is playing at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre in London until 3 January 2027, making it one of the capital's big family musicals for the Christmas holidays. The new production marks 20 years since the original Disney film and stars Harry Judd of McFly as Coach Bolton, with original film cast member KayCee Stroh as Ms Darbus.

High School Musical at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre: the cast

Tobias Turley plays Troy Bolton, Leonor Correia plays Gabriella Montez, Caitlin Tipping plays Sharpay Evans and Luke Bayer plays Ryan Evans. They are joined by Char Burnett as Taylor McKessie, Jordan Benjamin as Chad Danforth, Simeon Beckett as Zeke Baylor, Olivia O'Connor as Martha Cox, Yna Tresvalles as Kelsi Nielsen and Curtis Patrick as Jack Scott.

The company is completed by Alexander Black, Harriet Caplan-Dean, Alison Driver, Mary Francis, Sonia Gil-Lubeiro, Tamsin January, Joseph Lennox, André Phipps, Meg Silsby, Kade Stenson, Ethan Vijn and Eddie Zickerman, with Eleanor Bye, Conor Luke Drury, Lucas Morlotti and Katie Mulligan as swings on stage.

High School Musical in London: what Harry Judd says about Coach Bolton

"Stepping into the role of Coach Bolton and leading such a first-class cast in London at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre is something I'm incredibly proud of," said Harry Judd when his casting was announced. "I can't wait to 'Get My Head in the Game' and bring this story to life on stage, sharing all the energy, heart and nostalgia of High School Musical with fans old and new."

Production photos from High School Musical at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre show the cast in action.

High School Musical at the Troubadour: the story, songs and staging

Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High navigate first love, friendships and finding out who they really are while juggling classes, basketball games, auditions and the expectations of their peers. The score includes Breaking Free, Get'cha Head in the Game, Stick to the Status Quo and We're All in This Together.

The production is directed jointly by Hope Mill Theatre founders Joseph Houston and William Whelton, with choreography by Aaron Renfree, a book by David Simpatico and music adapted, arranged and produced by Bryan Louiselle. Extended staging and seating on the stage itself turn the Troubadour into an immersive East High. It transferred to Wembley after a summer season at Lowry, Salford, and is produced by Hope Mill Theatre and Chris Harper Productions.

High School Musical tickets in London: dates, running time and age guidance

Performances run at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre until 3 January 2027. The running time is around 2 hours 20 minutes including an interval. The show is recommended for ages 6 and over, children under 16 must be accompanied by and seated with an adult, and under 3s are not admitted. The production may include flashing lights and loud sound effects.

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