Jeevan Braich returns to the role of Rusty in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s STARLIGHT EXPRESS at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre
Jeevan made his professional stage debut when STARLIGHT EXPRESS triumphantly returned to London last June, winning him the accolades Best Performer in a Musical at The Stage Debut Awards 2024 and the WhatsOnStage Award for Best Professional Debut.
Jeevan returns to the role in place of Gavin Adams, who is taking some time off from the show due to a recent shoulder injury. To allow Gavin the time he needs, the production is delighted to welcome Jeevan back to STARLIGHT EXPRESS and looks forward to Gavin’s return once he has fully recovered.
The STARLIGHT EXPRESS company is completed by Sophie Naglik as Pearl, Olivia Ringrose as Greaseball, Asher Forth as Electra and Georgia Pemberton as Dinah. They will be joining Jade Marvin as Momma McCoy and Jaydon Vijn as Hydra, with 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.
As a child’s train set 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’.
Seen by over 30 million people across the world, STARLIGHT EXPRESS is a true theatrical event, fully immersing audiences of all ages inside a world of speed, song and storytelling, as the incredible cast of 40 whizz around and above, performing some of musical theatre’s most beloved songs, including AC/DC, Make Up My Heart, Light at the End of the Tunnel and the iconic Starlight Express.
Deluxe Edition of the STARLIGHT EXPRESS album
To celebrate the one-year anniversary of the new production at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, a Deluxe Edition of the STARLIGHT EXPRESS album, recorded with the 2024/25 cast of the London production, was released in May. The cast album has reached 13 million streams, with Pumping Iron surpassing 2.1 million streams since its release.
The Starlight Auditorium at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre is a state-of-the-art cultural destination in Wembley Park, London’s most exciting new neighbourhood, only 12 minutes from central London. The venue is a short 5-minute walk from the tube, moments away from the iconic Olympic Way. There are great parking options on site and the theatre is easily accessible via the M25 and M1.
What did I think of Starlight Express?
A sensory feast for the eyes, Starlight Express gets your heart racing around the track, as characters compete in a competition of energy supplies. Can trusty Rusty the steam engine, match the speed of the new diesel powered locomotive? With buffet carts, freight trains and dining cars cheering them on, anything can happen.
Jeevan Braich‘s West End debut is one to watch as Rusty – just phenomenal in all ways and Jade Marvin as Momma McCoy is a delight to watch. In fact, each member of the cast adds another layer to this production in what feel like genderless roles in many ways (I guess they are trains).
The music is secondary to the visual spectacle that takes place on stage. The mediocre songs aren’t the reason to go and see this show and it makes sense why the original cast recording has passed me by all these years – the songs just aren’t that catchy. The story is a bit dull but none of this matters. The set, the costumes and the roller skating backflips make you feel like you’re watching the Eurovision Song Contest at the iMax cinema – immersed in the biggest spectacle of the year.
An absolute must-see!
Tickets for Starlight Express
Additional information
Booking until
1 March 2026
Show Times
Wednesday (select dates), Thursday, Saturday, Sunday at 2.30pm
Wednesday-Saturday at 7.30pm
Running Time
2 hours 20 mins (including 20 min interval)
Theatre
Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre
Age Recommendation
3+
Access Performances
Audio Described Performance Friday 3rd October 7:30 PM. Touch tour will be from 5:30-6:00 PM
Live Subtitled Performances Saturday 17th May 7:30 Pm and Thursday 16 October 7:30 PM
BSL Performances Thursday 15th May 2:30 PM and Saturday 11th October 2:30 PM
