Starlight Express Announces New Cast and West End Extension
The award-winning revival of Starlight Express has confirmed new casting alongside a fifth extension, ensuring the show will continue its high-speed run at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre until 1 March 2026.
The new cast of Starlight Express supplied by the production
New Cast Members
From 11 June 2025, the musical will welcome fresh faces to its dynamic company. The new cast includes:
Gavin Adams as Rusty
Sophie Naglik as Pearl
Olivia Ringrose as Greaseball
Asher Forth as Electra
Georgia Pemberton as Dinah
They will join Jade Marvin as Momma McCoy and Jaydon Vijn, a WhatsOnStage Award nominee, as Hydra.
Full Company
Also continuing in the production are:
Jamie Addison, Jessie Angell, Ollie Augustin, Evan Taylor Benyacar, Charles Butcher, Cletus Chan, Tamara Verhoven Clyde, Jamie Cruttenden, Kelly Downing, Isaac Edwards, Maddy Erzan-Essien, Sam Gallacher, Lucy Glover, Scott Hayward, Dante Hutchinson, Iwan James, Lewis Kidd, Hannah Kiss, Nicole Louise-Lewis, Bethany Rose Lythgoe, Jessica Niles, Temi Olawole, Harrison Peterkin, RED, Ashley Rowe, Nicky Wong Rush, Charlie Russell, Gary Sheridan, Lara Vina Uzcatia, and Amber Weston.
About Starlight Express
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Starlight Express, which first premiered in 1984, tells the story of a child's train set that comes to life, competing in high-speed races to determine the fastest engine in the world. The show’s immersive staging at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre allows audiences to sit both inside and around the racetrack, creating a truly unique theatrical experience.
Award-Winning Success
The revival, produced by Michael Harrison and Andrew Lloyd Webber, has been a major hit, winning seven WhatsOnStage Awards, including Best Revival. With its blend of roller-skating action, thrilling choreography, and iconic music, Starlight Express continues to captivate audiences and remains one of the most unique theatrical productions in the West End.
Booking and Ticket Information
Venue: Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre
Now Booking Until: 1 March 2026
Tickets: Available via official booking platforms
With this latest extension and a refreshed cast, Starlight Express shows no signs of slowing down as it continues to delight audiences in its high-energy, roller-skating spectacle.
