'Starlight Express' reveals full cast for new London production
Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical has been seen by over 20 million people across the world, and follows a child’s train set as it magically comes to life.
Start your engines! The full cast has been announced for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Starlight Express, which opens at the specially designed Starlight Auditorium at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre on 8 June.
The musical will star Jeevan Braich as Rusty, Kayna Montecillo as Pearl, Jade Marvin as Momma McCoy, Al Knott as Greaseball, Eve Humphrey as Dinah, and Tom Pigram as Electra.
The rest of the cast includes Ollie Augustin, Charles Butcher, Renz Cardenas, Catherine Cornwall, Jamie Cruttenden, Kelly Downing, Asher Forth, Sam Gallacher, Lucy Glover, Pablo Gómez Jones, Scott Hayward, Lilianna Hendy, Lewis Kidd, Hannah Kiss, Oscar Kong, Emily Martinez, Deearna Mclean, Marianthe Panas, David Peter-Brown, RED, Bethany Rose-Lythgoe, Ashley Rowe, Gary Sheridan, Elly Shaw, Jessica Vaux, Jaydon Vijn, Lara Vina Uzcatia, Sharon Wattis, and Ashlyn Weekes.
Seen by over 20 million people across the world, Starlight Express follows a child’s train set as it 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’.
Starlight Express has music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Richard Stilgoe. The musical is directed by Luke Sheppard, with set design by Tim Hatley, video design by Andrzej Goulding, costume design by Gabriella Slade, lighting design by Howard Hudson, sound design by Gareth Owen, new orchestrations by Matthew Brind, musical supervision by Matthew Brind and David Wilson, and musical direction by Laura Bangay.
Starlight Express will have new choreography by Ashley Nottingham, and Arlene Phillips returns as creative dramaturg.
Lloyd Webber's musical includes some of musical theatre’s most beloved songs, including "AC/DC," "Make Up My Heart," "Light at the End of the Tunnel," and "Starlight Express."
Further casting is to be announced.
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Photo credit: the cast of Starlight Express. (Photo by Pamela Raith)
Frequently asked questions
What is Starlight Express about?
Andrew Lloyd Webber's Starlight Express invites you into a child's dreamscape, where toy trains, including the swift Pacific Daylight, French Bobo, Italian Espresso, and the seasoned steam train Rusty, compete fiercely for the title of the fastest in the world in this new immersive production.
Where is Starlight Express playing?
Starlight Express is playing at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre. The theatre is located at 3 Fulton Road, Wembley, London, HA9 0SP.
How long is Starlight Express?
The running time of Starlight Express is 2hr 30min. Incl. 15min interval.
What's the age requirement for Starlight Express?
The recommended age for Starlight Express is All Ages. All children under 16 must have a valid ticket and be accompanied by an adult. Children under 3 will not be admitted..
How do you book tickets for Starlight Express?
Book tickets for Starlight Express on London Theatre.
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