Starlight Express confirms closing date ahead of world tour
The engines are revving for one last lap in London. Producer Michael Harrison has officially confirmed the final extension for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s
www.theatre-news.comHere’s the latest on Starlight Express UK tour news as of May 2026.
- London run closes May 3, 2026, at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, after multiple extensions. This is the final London chapter before the production moves on to a World Tour in 2027.[1][4][5]
- A World Tour is planned to begin in Spring 2027, with initial destinations announced or teased for the UK and beyond; Curve (May 2027) was named as an opening venue for the tour, with additional UK dates and international legs to follow.[3][4]
- UK press coverage confirms the London extension and the world-tour announcement, highlighting strong audience demand and awards momentum since the 2024 revival. Expect further tour details (cities, venues, and exact dates) to be released in the lead-up to 2027.[2][4][1]
Illustration: The London revival ran from June 2024 to May 2026 and will now head into a 2027 world tour, marking its first global leg after the 2024 reimagining.[1][3]
Would you like me to pull the latest confirmed 2027 tour dates and add them to a calendar, or summarize the current UK dates and venues as they become available?[3][1]