Musical

Starlight Express

Booking Info

STARLIGHT EXPRESS
GET YOUR SKATES ON – THE LEGEND IS BACK


Andrew Lloyd Webber’s STARLIGHT EXPRESS opens summer 2024 in the specially designed Starlight Auditorium at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre. Audiences will be immersed inside a world of speed, song and storytelling as an 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. 
 
As a child’s train set magically comes to life and the engines race to become the fastest in the world, Rusty the steam train has little hope of winning until he is inspired by the legend of the ‘Starlight Express’.
 
Seen around the world by over 20 million people, STARLIGHT EXPRESS is an electrifying experience for all ages.

With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Richard Stilgoe, the creative team is helmed by acclaimed director Luke Sheppard (&Juliet, The Little Big Things), set designer Tim Hatley (Back to the Future), video designer Andrzej Goulding (Life of Pi), costume designer Gabriella Slade (Six), lighting
designer Howard Hudson (&Juliet), sound designer Gareth Owen (MJ the Musical) with new orchestrations and musical supervision by Matthew Brind.
 
Featuring thrilling new choreography by Ashley Nottingham (Pacific Overtures) and casting by Pearson Casting CDG, STARLIGHT EXPRESS also sees the return of Arlene Phillips as creative dramaturg.
 
The Starlight Auditorium at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre is a state-of-the-art cultural destination only 12 minutes from Baker Street and a short 5-minute walk from the tube. The theatre is easily accessible via the M25 and M1 with Wembley Park’s red and pink car parks just a short walk from the theatre. Please note there is no onsite parking at Wembley Park Theatre.

Dates
Now running until 26 Oct 2025
Venue
Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre
Tickets From
£29.50
Running Time
Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes including a 15 minute interval.
Age Recommendations
Suitable for all ages. All children under 16 must have a valid ticket and be accompanied by an adult. Children under 3 will not be admitted.
Latecomer Policy
Latecomers may not be admitted until a suitable moment, this could be the interval.
Warnings
Starlight Express features roller-skating on tracks close to the audience, pyrotechnics, flashing and strobe lighting effects, haze, simulated sparks, flame & smoke effects, and some loud sound effects.

Access Card 

To ensure the right tickets are sold to the right people, we require all access bookers to provide us with a Nimbus registration number in order to qualify for any access discounts available at the time of booking. Registering is a three-step process and completely free. More information can be found on our Access page.

AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE

Friday 17 January 2025 @ 7.30pm (TT 5:30-6pm)
Friday 3 October 2025 @ 7.30pm (TT 5:30-6pm)

BSL PERFORMANCE

Thursday 15 May 2025 @ 2:30pm
Saturday 11 October 2025 @ 2:30pm

LIVE SUBTITLED PERFORMANCE

Saturday 17 May 2025 @ 7:30pm
Thursday 16 October 2025 @7:30pm

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VENUE INFORMATION

Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre

3 Fulton Road Wembley HA9 0SP UK

A short walk from Wembley Park station which is just 12 minutes from Baker Street, Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre is located in the heart of Wembley Park, North West London's world famous cultural neighbourhood.

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Underground and Train

Wembley Park station is a short, five minute walk from the theatre, and the most convenient way to reach the theatre. With connections to the Jubilee and Metropolitan lines, Wembley Park is just 12 minutes from Baker Street, and easily accessible from Central London and stations to Amersham, Chesham, Stanmore, Uxbridge and Watford.

Plan your journey with TFL

Bus

The theatre is served by the following bus routes: 83, 92, 182, 206, 223, 245, 297, 440, 483

FAQS

Yes. It opens prior to the performance start time, serving a wide range of soft and alcoholic drinks. A selection of light snacks are also available from the bar.

In order to help us serve you as quickly as possible, all of our sales points accept card payments only.

The safety and security of our guests, performers and staff is always our top priority, and as such all bags will be checked on your way into the theatre. In order to speed up your entry process, please refrain from bringing large bags or suitcases

Studio Five restaurant is located alongside Wembley Park Theatre. Guests can enjoy bold, modern dishes made with quality produce, in a relaxed and stylish environment for both pre and post theatre dining.

Access Information

Yes the theatre has level access from the street to the box office, bars, toilets and auditorium

Yes, the auditorium has a loop system. If you require a headset please speak to a member of staff when you arrive who can help with your request.

Only assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium. Alternatively, our staff are happy to dog sit during your performance. Please email us directly on [email protected] if you intend to bring an assistance animal with you so the correct provisions can be made.

To ensure the right tickets are sold to the right people, we require all access bookers to provide us with a Nimbus registration number in order to qualify for any access discounts available at the time of booking. Registering is a three-step process and completely free. More information can be found on our access page.

The Access Card holders will receive a discount of 33% on their ticket.  The Access Card holders with a +1 symbol will receive a 66% discount on their own and their companion ticket. 

Audience members who do not hold The Access Card can book accessible seating but will not receive a discount on their ticket.  

We can reserve tickets for up to 14 days, pending approval of your card by Nimbus.

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