{"id":179333,"date":"2024-07-12T12:29:29","date_gmt":"2024-07-12T08:29:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/?p=179333"},"modified":"2024-07-12T13:40:18","modified_gmt":"2024-07-12T09:40:18","slug":"starlight-express-london-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/starlight-express-london-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Starlight Express London review | A journey through space, time, and roller derby dreams"},"content":{"rendered":"

Buckle up for a dazzling reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Starlight Express as the iconic show returns to the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre<\/b>, transformed for the 21st century.<\/p>\n

From steam trains to space age<\/h2>\n

Director Luke Sheppard<\/b> ditches any notion of Starlight Express being outdated. His vision blends industrial chic with futuristic racetracks that wind around the audience, creating a state-of-the-art, planetarium-meets-roller-disco experience. Hold on tight for thrilling action on ramps, tunnels, and even a vertiginous central drop! The visual feast continues with Gabriella Slade’s<\/b> stunning costumes. Characters wear a striking combination of colourful body armour and sleek Lycra. The lighting and video effects create a captivating space that feels like a dazzling cosmos.<\/p>\n

But Starlight Express isn’t just about spectacle. At its heart lies a heartwarming underdog story. Rusty, a charming steam engine (Jeevan Braich)<\/b>, battles the arrogant diesel Greaseball (Al Knott)<\/b> to win the love of the beautiful carriage Pearl (Kayna Montecillo)<\/b>. Themes of friendship, self-belief, and overcoming adversity shine through the high-octane roller-skating action.<\/p>\n

A refreshing twist comes with the gender-swapping of key characters. The confident Al Knott portrays Greaseball, while the powerful Momma (Jade Marvin)<\/b> replaces the veteran steam engine Poppa. The young cast, brimming with energy and athleticism, brings the world of Starlight Express to life.<\/p>\n

Sure, the plot might be simple and the lyrics a bit cheesy, but who needs Shakespeare when you have a show this surprisingly moving and full of roller-disco magic? Starlight Express is a sensory overload of brilliant costumes, captivating music, and acrobatics on wheels. It’s a show that will leave you amazed by its theatrical audacity.<\/p>\n

Starlight Express London review | What the critics think<\/h2>\n

“Luke Sheppard\u2019s bravura makeover of the 1984 rollerskating musical is out of this world.” \u2014 Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

“The authors have done sterling work to make this 1980s dinosaur chime with a 21st-century audience without losing any of its power.” \u2014 Paul Vale, The Stage<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

“Updated with references to net zero, the 1984 musical is back on track in all its outlandish glory.” \u2014 Arifa Akbar, The Guardian<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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