The 2024 London revival of ‘Starlight Express‘ features Jocelyn Lee as Rusty, Simbi Akande as Pearl, and Kris Manuel as Electra, with the show returning to The Other Palace for a limited season.
Main cast
- RustyJocelyn Lee2024 revivalMain
- PearlSimbi Akande2024 revivalMain
- ElectraKris Manuel2024 revivalMain
- GreaseballGiovanni da Silva2024 revivalMain
- PapaSanjay Jackson2024 revivalMain
Supporting cast
- DinahAngelique Datcu2024 revivalSupp
- AshleyTiffany Heather2024 revivalSupp
- Belle the Sleeping CarGrace Hoggins2024 revivalSupp
- CabooseDeclan Barnes2024 revivalSupp
Guest & voice
- Rocky 1Tommy Costi2024 revivalVoice
- Rocky 2Nilufar Malmquist2024 revivalVoice
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About this cast
Starlight Express is a musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber with lyrics by Richard Stilgoe, first performed in 1984. The show features performers on roller skates and tells the story of a child’s dream where trains race for the title of fastest engine. The 2024 revival at The Other Palace in London brought the classic back with a fresh cast.
FAQs
Who plays Rusty in Starlight Express?
In the 2024 London revival, Rusty is played by Jocelyn Lee.
What is Starlight Express about?
It’s a musical about a child who dreams of trains competing in a race to become the fastest engine in the world, with the entire cast performing on roller skates.
Is Starlight Express a film or stage show?
Starlight Express is a stage musical; it has had various West End productions and tours but no film adaptation as of 2025.
Who composed the music for Starlight Express?
The music was composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, with lyrics by Richard Stilgoe.
Where was the 2024 Starlight Express revival performed?
The 2024 revival was performed at The Other Palace in London, as a limited run.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026