Starlight Express London Reviews and Tickets

89%

(389 Ratings)

Positive

90%

Mixed

Negative

Members say

Entertaining, Absorbing, Delightful, Clever, Enchanting

About the Show

A new staging & adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's rock musical about anthropomorphic trains.

Rusty is a humble steam engine who must overcome self-doubt and fierce competition to compete against other trains in a race to become the fastest locomotive. Along the way, he finds support and romance in the form of the charming Pearl. As they speed through electrifying races, the trains learn the importance of love, self-discovery, and the importance of believing in your abilities.

Luke Sheppard ('& Juliet', 'The Little Big Things') directs this new adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic rock musical, which features a cast of 40 performers travelling around the immersive Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre on roller skates.

'Starlight Express' returns to London 22 years after it ended its run at the Apollo Victoria Theatre, where it ran for 7,409 performances, making it the ninth longest-running West End show. The show continues to run at a custom-built venue in Bochum, Germany, entering its 36th year this year.

This production is suitable for ages 3+.

Show-Score Member Reviews (154)

100%

Clever, Enchanting, Entertaining

See it if Fab for kids probably between 6-12 - all adults

Don't see it if If you don’t like flashing lights or don’t like to enjoy yourself lol

90%

Absorbing, Clever, Delightful, Enchanting, Entertaining

See it if Saw it years ago and loved the new show. Great voices, fantastic costumes and effects really really uplofting

Don't see it if What was not to like had me tapping my foot all the way through :)

100%

Ambitious, Delightful, Entertaining, Spectacular

See it if Loved the set design and costumes. Loved the new song I do and the cast were fantastic!

Don't see it if You are wanting the original as it is not that but there is loads to reel you in again and be enthralled

80%

Entertaining, Great Staging

See it if The staging and lighting is excellent. Lots of songs from original production. Skaters are great.

Don't see it if Watching it as an adult you realise how ridiculous the plot is but just look past that!

100%

Ambitious, Dizzying, Entertaining, Great Singing, Great Staging

See it if If you want to watch a fictional show, enjoy good acting , lighting etc , you will be entertained

Don't see it if If you dont like bright moving lights , want to move about, as you need to stay seated at all times

86%

Absorbing, Ambitious, Camp, Entertaining

See it if You want to enjoy the spectical. Good fun and high energy

Don't see it if You want a serious storyline

100%

Absorbing, Clever, Delightful, Enchanting, Entertaining

See it if Dynamic and fast moving. Loved it. Very entertaining

Don't see it if Loved everything!

100%

Entertaining, Great Singing, Great Staging, Must See, Relevant

See it if You want to be entertained by a high energy and immersive production with a relevant story line, fit for all ages.

Don't see it if If you dont like musical shows or special effects

Critic Reviews (9)

"‘Starlight Express’ is basically a gimmick - a glorious, thrilling gimmick."
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"Lloyd Webber’s bizarre juggernaut is bigger, camper and more OTT than ever"
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"The energy and bravura of it all are frankly out of this world."
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"Andrew Lloyd Webber has injected new life into the music and characters"
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"not first class, but a technical rollercoaster ride"
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"...the production, inflatable costumes and all, is so busy ticking off pop culture references..."
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"It’s an awe-inspiring stadium gig-meets-theme park ride of a show"
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“You might not always know what's happening, but you'll love watching it unfold.”
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Creative team

Andrew Lloyd Webber

Composer / Bookwriter