McFly’s Harry Judd to Star in London Transfer of Disney’s High School Musical

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A brand-new UK production of Disney’s *High School Musical* will arrive in London in a major new staging, with McFly drummer **Harry Judd** set to star as Coach Bolton when the show opens at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre from 12 October 2026 to 3 January 2027.  The London run follows a summer season at the Lowry in Salford, running from 22 August to 19 September 2026, before transferring to the capital.


### **From Disney Channel film to stage phenomenon** Originally released in 2006, *High School Musical* became a global Disney Channel sensation, inspiring a generation with its story of friendship, identity, ambition and self-expression. The stage version brings the original film’s energy to life with a live score featuring iconic songs including *Breaking Free*, *We’re All In This Together*, and *Get’cha Head in the Game*. ### **Cast and creative team** **Harry Judd** will lead the London company following **Jason Donovan**’s run in Salford. He is joined by **Tobias Turley, Leonor Correia, Caitlin Tipping, Luke Bayer** and Disney star **KayCee Stroh**, with further casting to be announced. The production is co-directed by **Joseph Houston** and **William Whelton** of Hope Mill Theatre, with a creative team including choreography, design, lighting, sound and musical supervision from leading UK theatre creatives. ### **Booking information** Be sure to sign up to our newsletter to find out when we go on sale with tickets. 

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I've over 15 years of writing and editorial experience, and starting working in the West End theatre industry in 2012. When not watching or writing about theatre I'm usually swimming, hiking, running, or training for triathlons in the Stroud valleys.