Harry Judd of McFly as Coach Bolton: “High School Musical” Transfers to London

Harry Judd, drummer of the British band McFly and winner of “Strictly Come Dancing,” has taken on the role of Coach Bolton in the new stage production of “High School Musical” — and will continue in the role for the show’s London run.

The production closes at Manchester’s Lowry on Saturday, September 19, before transferring to London’s Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, where it will play from October 12, 2026 to January 3, 2027.

Alongside Judd, the cast includes KayCee Stroh — who played Martha Cox in the original films — as Ms Darbus, Tobias Turley as Troy Bolton, Leonor Correia as Gabriella Montez, Caitlin Tipping as Sharpay Evans and Luke Bayer as Ryan Evans. They are joined by Char Burnett (Taylor McKessie), Jordan Benjamin (Chad Danforth), Simeon Beckett (Zeke Baylor), Olivia O’Connor (Martha Cox), Yna Tresvalles (Kelsi Nielson) and Curtis Patrick (Jack Scott), plus the full ensemble.

The production marks the 20th anniversary of Disney’s iconic film, with a book by David Simpatico and music adapted, arranged and produced by Bryan Louiselle. The show is co-directed by Hope Mill founders Joseph Houston and William Whelton, with choreography by Aaron Renfree, bringing the classic songs “Breaking Free,” “We’re All in This Together,” “Get’cha Head in the Game” and “Stick to the Status Quo” to the stage.

The production is by Hope Mill Theatre and Chris Harper Productions, in association with the Lowry, with co-producers Winkler & Smalberg, Catherine Schrieber, Drew & Dane Productions, Kevin & Kate McGrath, Merritt Baer, Marc Levine, Andrei Cotocu for Seabright Live and Michael Watt Productions.

Source: BroadwayWorld – https://www.broadwayworld.com/westend/article/Photo-First-Look-At-Harry-Judd-in-HIGH-SCHOOL-MUSICAL-20260919