McFly’s Harry Judd to Star in London Transfer of Disney’s High School Musical
The highly anticipated first UK non-replica production of Disney’s HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL will transfer to London’sTroubadour Wembley Park Theatre. The London production will star McFly band member Harry Judd asCoach Bolton and will run from 12 October 2026 – 3 January 2027. It follows a summer season at Lowry, Salford from 22 August 2026 until Saturday 19 September 2026. Juddwill take over from Jason Donovan** who will play Coach Bolton at Lowry, Salford.
Harry Judd is most widely known for being a member of the hugely successful band McFly. Spanning a 23-year career, McFly have had seven top 10 albums with 10-million albums sold worldwide and were the first band since The Beatles to be the youngest to achieve a number 1 debut album. In 2025, they completed a major UK arena tour alongside long-time rivals Busted.
On joining the production Harry said “I’m absolutely thrilled to be joining this incredible new production of High School Musical. It’s such an iconic film that meant so much to me growing up and now getting to share that same excitement with my own family— makes this even more special. As a dad, it’s been amazing to revisit this story through my children’s eyes and see just how timeless it really is—the music, the energy, the message about believing in yourself—it all still resonates so strongly across generations.
Stepping into the role of Coach Bolton and leading such a first-class cast in London at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre is something I’m incredibly proud of. I can’t wait to ‘Get My Head in the Game’ and bring this story to life on stage—sharing all the energy, heart and nostalgia of High School Musical with fans old and new.”
Continuing with the show will be current cast members Tobias Turley, Leonor Correia, Caitlin Tipping, Luke Bayer andrecently announced Disney star KayCee Stroh as Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, Ryan and Ms Darbus respectively.
Priority Booking on sale 20 May
Tickets on general sale 22 May
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