Starlight Express to return to London in new production
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical is back!
www.whatsonstage.comHere’s the latest on Starlight Express UK tour and related London run:
- The London revival at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre is scheduled to close with a final performance on May 3, 2026. After that, the production is slated to embark on its first-ever World Tour starting in Spring 2027. Sources confirm the closing date and the subsequent world tour plan.[1][3][4]
- Initial world tour dates for 2027 have been announced, with Curve (Leicester) hosting the first leg on May 9, 2027, as part of the tour launch before continuing to other venues worldwide. This marks the expansion from London to a global tour.[3]
- Several outlets have reiterated the final London extension and the world-tour announcement, underscoring that the Wembley run ends in May 2026 but the show will continue its international life in 2027. For example, London theatre-focused outlets and Playbill have highlighted the closing date and the forthcoming tour.[2][9]
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- A simple timeline: London run ends May 3, 2026 → World Tour launches Spring 2027 (opening at Curve on May 9, 2027).[1][3]
If you’d like, I can pull exact tour dates and venues as they’re announced and set up a watchlist for news updates. Would you prefer a concise timeline or a detailed venue-by-venue schedule as it becomes available?
Citations:
- The closing date and World Tour announcement in London and 2027 plans.[1]
- Confirmation of final performance date and World Tour details.[4]
- Initial 2027 tour dates and opening venue Curve.[3]
- Additional confirmation and context from What’s On Stage and Playbill coverage.[9][3]