McFly’s Harry Judd to Star as Coach Bolton in London’s HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL

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The first UK non-replica production of Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL will transfer to London's Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre . The London production will star McFly band member Harry Judd as Coach Bolton and will run from 12 October 2026 – 3 January 2027 with press night on 20 October 2026. It follows a summer season at Lowry, Salford from 22 August 2026 until Saturday 19 September 2026.

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Judd will take over from Jason Donovan ** who will play Coach Bolton at Lowry, Salford. Continuing with the show will be current cast members Tobias Turley , Leonor Correia, Caitlin Tipping, Luke Bayer and recently announced Disney star Kaycee Stroh as Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, Ryan and Ms Darbus respectively. Further casting to be revealed in due course.

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.

In 2011 Harry won BBC's Strictly Come Dancing. He went on to star in dance show Rip It Up (Garrick Theatre) and appeared in The Christmasaurus Live for his band-member Tom Fletcher . After a successful run on The One Show presenting with Alex Jones , Harry is currently back in the presenting seat, co-hosting Magic Breakfast on Fridays with Harriet Scott . He recently reported live into BBC Sport whilst running the London Marathon and released hit mental health / fitness book Get Fit, Get Happy. In 2023 Harry and his mum Emma stole the nations hearts as they raced from Africa to the Arctic in BBC's BAFTA-winning show Celebrity Race Across the World. Harry is also a patron of The Children's Trust, the UK's leading charity for children with brain injuries.

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.”

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the iconic film HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL has a book by David Simpatico with music adapted, arranged and produced by Bryan Louiselle and is co-directed by Hope Mill founders Joseph Houston and William Whelton. Featuring classic songs such as: Breaking Free, We're All In This Together, Get'cha Head in the Game, Stick to the Status Quo and many more.

Based on the hit Disney Channel Original movie, that inspired a generation, HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL had its world premiere production at Stagedoor Manor Summer Theatre Camp in 2006. It then went to The Theatre of Stars in Atlanta, Georgia for its first professional staging before Disney Theatrical Group staged a national tour in 2007. The musical has enjoyed significant success in regional theatres around the world and had its London premiere at the Hammersmith Apollo Theatre in January 2008.

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL will be co-directed by Joseph Houston & William Whelton with choreography by Aaron Renfree , set design by Andrew Exeter , sound design by Matt Peploe, video design by George Reeve , lighting design by Rory Beaton , costume design by Sophia Pardon , musical supervision by Katy Richardson , musical direction by Audra Cramer , casting by Pearson Casting and production management by Ammonite Studios. General management by Chris Harper Productions .

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_Originally reported by [BroadwayWorld](https://www.broadwayworld.com/westend/article/Harry-Judd-of-McFly-Joins-HIGH-SCHOOL-MUSICAL-London-Transfer-20260501)._