⭐ STARLIGHT EXPRESS – FINAL LONDON EXTENSION & WORLD TOUR ANNOUNCED ⭐

The London revival of STARLIGHT EXPRESS has announced its final extension, it has been revealed.

Michael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals today confirms that Andrew Lloyd Webber’s STARLIGHT EXPRESS will extend its award-winning run at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre for the final time, with performances until Sunday 3rd May 2026.

STARLIGHT EXPRESS made a triumphant return to London when the new production opened to widespread critical acclaim in June 2024. Since then, it has gone on to win multiple awards, including an Olivier Award and a record-breaking seven WhatsonStage Awards. It is London’s longest running revival of an Andrew Lloyd Webber musical in 20 years.

STARLIGHT EXPRESS will embark on its first ever World Tour in 2027. All details will be announced at a later date.

Michael Harrison said: “‘I’m thrilled that Starlight Express will extend for the 7th time, in the unique environment of Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre. We are also thrilled that the success of this new production means we will embark on a world tour commencing in Spring 2027, details of which we will announce shortly. However, for now, this is your final call for boarding to see the spectacular London revival in Wembley.”

Seen by over 30 million people across the world, STARLIGHT EXPRESS is a true theatrical event, fully immersing audiences of all ages inside a world of speed, song and storytelling, as the incredible cast of 40 whizz around and above, performing some of musical theatre’s most beloved songs, including AC/DC, Make Up My Heart, Light at the End of the Tunnel and the iconic Starlight Express.

STARLIGHT EXPRESS has music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Richard Stilgoe, is directed by Luke Sheppard, with set design by Tim Hatley, costume design by Gabriella Slade, lighting design by Howard Hudson, sound design by Gareth Owen, video design by Andrzej Goulding, new orchestrations by Matthew Brind with Andrew Lloyd Webber, musical supervision by Matthew Brind & David Wilson, musical direction by Denise Crowley and casting by Pearson Casting.

With thrilling new choreography by Ashley Nottingham, STARLIGHT EXPRESS also saw the return of Arlene Phillips as creative dramaturg.

Sending all my love to all involved, congratulations on a fantastic run! ! !

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