Following on from the successful London revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s innovative Starlight Express, the first initial dates and venues have been revealed for the musical’s eagerly anticipated first world tour.
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Seventh and final extension for Starlight Express and world tour announced
The London revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s innovative Starlight Express has been extended for the final time with tickets now on sale for performances in the Starlight Auditorium at Troubadour Wembley Park through to 3 May 2026.
Black British Theatre Awards 2025 winners announced
Shanay Holmes, Beverley Knight and Jay Perry were among the winners at the 2025 Black British Theatre Awards (BBTAs).
Starlight Express – Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre
Starlight Express continues at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, London, currently booking until 1 March 2026. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ Starlight Express celebrated its first full year back in London with a gala performance.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Fiddler on the Roof each win three prizes at the Olivier Awards 2025
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Fiddler on the Roof were among the most awarded shows at the Olivier Awards with Mastercard at London’s Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Beverley Knight and Billy Porter.
Fifth extension for new Starlight Express plus new cast announced
The London revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s innovative Starlight Express has been extended for the fifth time with tickets now on sale for the for performances in the Starlight Auditorium at Troubadour Wembley Park through to 1 March 2026.
Olivier Awards 2025 – Fiddler on the Roof is the most nominated production
The nominations for the Olivier Awards 2025 with Mastercard have been announced and Fiddler on the Roof is leading the way, having been recognised in 13 categories.
Starlight Express wins big at the WhatsOnStage Awards 2025
The most awarded show of the evening at the 25th annual WhatsOnStage Award was Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Starlight Express, taking home seven out of its nine nominations and winning Best Musical Revival.
Starlight Express – Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre
Starlight Express continues at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, currently booking to June 2025. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ When it’s full steam ahead, Starlight Express pulls you into the race and brings you along for the ride, and it’s thrilling.
Casting announced for London return of Starlight Express
With rehearsals underway, casting has been announced for the new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Starlight Express, returning to London on 8 June 2024 at the specially designed Starlight Auditorium at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre.
Starlight Express returns in 2024
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s innovative hit Starlight Express will steam back into London next summer with a major new production which will take up residence in the specially designed Starlight Auditorium at Troubadour Wembley Park.
Film Review: Repeat Attenders
REPEAT ATTENDERS (Hello Dooley Productions) Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Repeat Attenders is a documentary that examines the lives of musical theatre’s most diehard fans. Did reading that sentence make you check over your shoulder for hidden camera crews? Don’t worry, this film goes far beyond seeing Wicked five times or listening to […]
Tributes to Blood Brothers’ Graham Martin
Fellow actors and theatregoers have been paying tribute to Graham Martin following the announcement of the actor’s death by his agents Savages Management. Announcing their loss on line, Savages Management posted: “Our beloved client Graham Martin has passed away. G was one of the nicest, kindest and most talented performers, much loved by all who […]
Tributes flow in for popular performer Nolan Frederick
Graham Norton and Miriam Margolyes are among the many friends and theatre colleagues who have taken to social media to post heartfelt tributes to Nolan Frederick following the announcement of the actor’s death. A hugely popular performer, Nolan Frederick’s extensive musical theatre credits included Cats, Ragtime, Show Boat, Kiss Me, Kate, Bat Boy, The Pajama […]
The Other Palace to stage Starlight Express workshops
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit Starlight Express will steam into his newest theatre, The Other Palace, next month for three concert-style workshop performances. Members of the original creative team for the show, which opened in the West End in 1984, will work with a group of carefully chosen actors and musicians to explore the distinctive piece. […]
Arlene Phillips to take her story to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and on tour
West End veteran Arlene Phillips will take audiences on a trip through her star-studded career in a new touring production to be launched at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The stage and screen choreographer who won a new generation of fans as an acid-tongued judge on the original series of Strictly Come Dancing is the […]
Ray Shell – Back 2 Black II – Crazy Coqs
Ray Shell performed Back 2 Black II at the Crazy Coqs, London. It is weird that Ray Shell – the original Rusty in Starlight Express back in the 1980s and a regular performer in West End musicals over the years in shows such as Jesus Christ Superstar, Miss Saigon, Children of Eden and, much more recently, The Bodyguard – […]
Interview – entertainer Ray Shell is back in business
American entertainer Ray Shell has been a fixture in West End musicals for 30 years, from Starlight Express in 1984 to the original cast of The Bodyguard. He’s written books and directed shows as well. Earlier this year, he ventured into the world of cabaret with the much-praised Back2Black at The Pheasantry in London’s Kings […]
Ray Shell – Back to Black – The Pheasantry
Ray Shell performs Back to Black at The Pheasantry, London, until 22 February. From traditional gospel music to West End musicals in which he has starred. through a reading from his first novel Iced, to Kate Bush and Amy Whitehouse pop classics, and right up to date with a terrific song from the Cyndi Lauper […]
