Starlight Express Races to Victory at the WhatsOnStage Awards 2025

The results are in! Starlight Express has thundered across the finish line with 7 incredible wins at the 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards, making it the most awarded show in 2025!

WHATSONSTAGE WINNERS 2025:

Best Musical Revival - Starlight Express, Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre

We are delighted to announce that the dazzling London production of Starlight Express has taken home the award for Best Musical Revival. With audiences immersed in a world of speed, song, and storytelling, this production has reignited the magic of one of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s most beloved shows, over 40 years since the original production first opened in London.

Best Professional Debut - Jeevan Braich

Skating straight into the spotlight, Jeevan Braich has won Best Professional Debut for his powerful portrayal of Rusty. Choo Choo! Nobody can do it like a steam train.

Best Costume Design - Gabriella Slade

Blending the original ‘80s kitsch with modern steampunk and sci-fi influences, Gabriella Slade has reimagined the iconic Starlight Express aesthetic to earn Best Costume Design.

Best Lighting Design - Howard Hudson

The lighting throughout Starlight Express is nothing short of spectacular, Howard Hudson illuminated each electrifying moment to achieve the Best Lighting Design award.

Best Set Design -Tim Hatley

It’s not just a set, it’s a racetrack! Tim Hatley has transformed the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre into an immersive set that sees the cast whizzing past as they race to victory with the award for Best Set Design.

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Best Video Design- Andrzej Goulding

What is a journey without the visuals to match? Andrzej Goulding’s video designs transport audiences into the heart of Starlight Express’ electrifying world to earn the award for Best Video Design.

Best Wigs, Hair & Makeup Design - Jackie Saundercock and Campbell Young Associates

Our incredible cast is always ready to skate onto center stage in style, thanks to the amazing hair, wigs, and makeup that bring Starlight Express characters to life. Congratulations to Jackie Saundercock and Campbell Young Associates for their outstanding work earning them Best Wigs, Hair & Makeup Design.

What an incredible result.

A huge congratulations to the phenomenal cast, creatives and crew of Starlight Express and thank you to everyone who voted!

If you have not seen this award-winning show, there are now 7 more reasons to see it!