#starlight-express

#starlight-express

The first time around, Andrew Lloyd Webber's train-tastic musical opus Starlight Express ran for a walloping 18 years, one of the most successful theatre productions in West End history. The second time around, its first major revival has lasted under two years: it's just been announced that Luke Sheppard's 2024 production will be heading to the great train shed in the sky (it's actually going on tour) in early May.

Starlight Express is a dazzling spectacle for the senses, performed entirely on roller skates. At its heart is Rusty, a humble steam engine with dreams of winning the crown - and the affection of a glamorous coach. As a child drifts into sleep, wheels begin to spin, toys spring to life, and a touch of magic transforms the night. Soon, three mighty engines prepare to race for the title of Fastest Engine in the World!