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Andrew Lloyd Webber's legendary roller-skating spectacular returns in a stunning new production at the specially designed Starlight Auditorium at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre. As a child's train set comes to life, 40 performers on roller skates race around and above the audience in this fully immersive theatrical experience. Featuring beloved songs including 'Starlight Express' and 'AC/DC'. Winner of the 2025 Olivier Award for Best Costume Design.
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The current London cast features Gavin Adams as Rusty, Sophie Naglik as Pearl, Olivia Ringrose as Greaseball, Asher Forth as Electra, and Georgia Pemberton as Dinah. The cast of 40 skilled performer-skaters brings the world of trains to life with incredible athleticism and energy.
Starlight Express has music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Richard Stilgoe. This new production is directed by Luke Sheppard, with choreography by Ashley Nottingham and creative dramaturg Arlene Phillips. The design team includes Tim Hatley (sets), Gabriella Slade (costumes), Howard Hudson (lighting), and Gareth Owen (sound).
The new production of Starlight Express won the 2025 Olivier Award for Best Costume Design for Gabriella Slade. The show performed at the 2025 Olivier Awards ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall. It has become one of the most successful musicals of all time, with productions in Germany (running continuously since 1988), the US, Japan, and now this spectacular London revival.
Starlight Express is suitable for ages 3 and above. All children under 16 must have a valid ticket and be accompanied by an adult. Children under 3 will not be admitted.
The performance runs for approximately 2 hours
including one interval.
Yes
Starlight Express features roller-skating on tracks close to the audience
pyrotechnics
flashing and strobe lighting effects
haze
simulated sparks
flame and smoke effects
and some loud sound effects.
No
all children under 16 must have a valid ticket and be accompanied by an adult at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre .
Starlight Express plays at the Starlight Auditorium at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre
3 Fulton Road
Wembley Park
HA9 0SP. It's a 5-minute walk from Wembley Park tube station (Jubilee and Metropolitan lines) and only 12 minutes from Baker Street.
Photography and video recording are not permitted during the performance.
Starlight Express runs for approximately 2 hours
including one interval.
Children aged 3 and above can attend. Children under 3 will not be admitted. The show is exciting and engaging for young children but does include loud sounds and special effects.
The Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre is a 5-minute walk from Wembley Park tube (Jubilee and Metropolitan lines). There's also parking on site and easy access via the M25 and M1.
Evening performances are Wednesday to Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 5:30pm. Matinee performances are Thursday and Saturday at 2:30pm and Sunday at 1pm.
This is a reimagined production with new orchestrations
choreography
and staging designed specifically for the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre. It features classic songs plus two new numbers
while maintaining the beloved story and spectacular skating.
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