The major new UK revival of Disney’s High School Musical is transferring to London this autumn and over Christmas.
High School Musical is set to play the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre in London from 12 October 2026 to 3 January 2027.
The London production will star McFly band member Harry Judd as Coach Bolton.
Tickets will be on sale soon from our High School Musical show page
Initial casting announced
This immersive new production is starting its run out of town at The Lowry in Salford from 22 August to 19 September, starring Jason Donovan (The Rocky Horror Show) as Coach Bolton.
Cast already announced for Salford – and travelling with the show to London, includes Tobias Turley (Mamma Mia! I Have A Dream) as Troy Bolton, Leonor Correia (SIX) as Gabriella Montez, Caitlin Tipping (SIX) as Sharpay Evans, and Luke Bayer (Titanique) as Ryan Evans. The cast also features original High School Musical film star KayCee Stroh as Ms Darbus.
Further casting is to be announced.
Caitlin Tipping, Luke Bayer, Tobias Turley, Leonor Correia on the red carpet at the WhatsOnStage Awards 2026. Photo Roy J BaronHarry Judd as Coach Bolton
On stepping into the role of Coach Bolton for the London transfer, Harry Judd said: “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.”
Harry Judd is a member of the hugely successful band McFly, with seven top 10 albums with 10-million albums sold worldwide.
In 2011 Harry won BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, and has gone on to star in dance show Rip It Up , and participated and presented countless TV shows including Celebrity Race Across the World.
20th anniversary production
Marking 20 years since the original Disney Channel film became a global hit, this production will transform the stage into a full-scale, immersive basketball court.
Produced by Hope Mill Theatre and Chris Harper Productions, this non-replica revival is co-directed by Joseph Houston and William Whelton, with high-energy choreography by Aaron Renfree.
The show features all the chart-topping hits from the 2006 movie, including “Breaking Free,” “Stick to the Status Quo,” and “We’re All In This Together”, with music adapted, arranged and produced by Bryan Louiselle, and a book by David Simpatico.
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More shows at the Troubadour
Closing this week at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre is Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Starlight Express.
Coming up at the Troubadour is I’m Every Woman – The Chaka Khan Musical starring Alexandra Burke, running from 22 July to 27 September 2026; and Dinosaur World Live playing matinee dates from 28 July until 6 September 2026.
Plan your visitShow: High School MusicalTheatre: Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, LondonDates: 12 October 2026 to 3 January 2027Starring: Harry JuddTickets: On sale soon Sign-up for booking alerts, offers & news about High School Musical and other shows:
📷 Main photo: High School Musical – Starring Harry Judd (Photo Matt Crockett)
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