Starlight Express

Prepare for an unforgettable experience as Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Starlight Express returns to London with a brand-new immersive production at the specially designed Starlight Auditorium at  Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre. 

The legendary show has been reimagined for a new generation, bringing back the classic musical with a dazzling performance to delight all ages. 

What is Starlight Express about?

Expect a skating extravaganza as 40 cast members whizz down the tracks surrounding the auditorium. Speed is integral to the show, following a journey of engineering and racing. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic musical Starlight Express premiered in the London West End at the Apollo Victoria Theatre in 1984, and went on to become a world sensation. 

As you take your seat in the specially designed auditorium, you enter a world where trains take centre stage. A child  playing with model trains, dreams of boarding one. Suddenly, the toys spring to life embarking on a quest to become the fastest engine in the world. Traditional steam train Rusty, modern electric sensation Electra and diesel engine Greaseball compete, with passenger train coaches joining the race. As the competition heats up, alliances shift and chaos ensues.

When exhausted underdog Rusty has little hope to win, he hears about the legend of the Starlight Express, which inspires him to compete against the favourites, Greaseball and Electra.

Seen all around the world, Starlight Express remains an electrifying experience still delighting audiences today. The innovative and immersive musical takes you on an unforgettable journey into the world of train travel where steam travel makes a groundbreaking return. 

2024 Starlight Express cast and creative team

The world’s only musical performed on roller skates, Starlight Express, is a whirlwind show set to some of the best musical songs, including AC/DC, Make Up My Heart, Light the End of the Tunnel and the iconic Starlight Express. Music is by Andrew Lloyd Webber, with lyrics by Richard Stilgoe. 

See up to 40 cast members on roller skates whizz past the train tracks surrounding the auditorium. Jeevan Braich stars as beloved steam train Rusty, with Kayna Montecillo as Pearl, the observation car Rusty tries to impress. The great diesel engine Greaseball is played by Al Knott, Eve Humphrey takes the role of dining car Dinah, and Electra, the ultra-modern electric train, is portrayed by Tom Pigram.

Please note that the cast and line-up are subject to change.

How to get tickets for Starlight Express

You can book your tickets to see Starlight Express in London online with Visit London. Choose your seats using the seating plan and select the best time and date for you to attend the musical. 

Please note that if you are booking seats located by the racetrack or close to the stage, access to those seats will be restricted during the performance (First Class Carriage Seats, Trackside Seats and Platform Seats). Be sure to check those restrictions when booking your tickets.

The show is currently bookable up until 16 February 2025.

Where is Starlight Express playing?

Starlight Express is currently showing at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, located on Fulton Road in Wembley. 

How to get there:

• Tube – The closest Tube station is Wembley Park (Jubilee and Metropolitan lines).
• Bus – Hop on a bus and stop at Empire Way (stop J), located 3 minutes’ walk away from the theatre. Lines 83, 182, 206, 223, 297 and N83.

How long is the musical Starlight Express?

The show is two hours long and includes an interval.

What time is the evening show?

Starlight Express evening performances take place Wednesdays to Saturdays at 7.30pm, and on Sundays at 5.30pm.

When are the matinee performances taking place?

The matinees are scheduled on Thursdays and Saturdays at 2.30pm and Sundays at 1pm.

What age is the show suitable for?

Starlight Express is recommended for anyone aged three and over. All children under 16 must have a valid ticket and be accompanied by an adult.

What other shows can I see in London?

See another masterpiece by Andrew Lloyd Webber, the Phantom of the Opera, one of the longest running shows in the West End currently showing at His Majesty’s Theatre. Or experience another immersive musical, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, a groundbreaking show at the Playhouse Theatre.