Starlight Express at the Mayflower

Approximate Journey Time: 50 Mins

Time at Destination: 5 Hours

Seating: Front and mid stalls

Comfort Stop: No

Drop off Point: Blechynden Terrace behind theatre.

Enjoy a trip to the Southampton Mayflower Theatre with time for lunch or shopping before the matinee show. Explore the city centre at your leisure, with plenty of cafes, restaurants and high street favourites just a short walk from the theatre.

Accessibility

The theatre offers step-free access to the auditorium, wheelchair spaces and accessible seating, lift access to all levels, and accessible toilet facilities. An induction loop system is available, assistance dogs are welcome, and selected performances may include captioning, audio description or BSL interpretation.

Starlight Express at the Mayflower Theatre is Andrew Lloyd Webber’s high-energy, roller-skating musical that tells the story of a young steam train competing to become the fastest in the world. Known for its innovative staging where performers race through the auditorium on skates, the show blends fast-paced choreography with a memorable score featuring songs such as “Starlight Express,” “Only He,” and “AC/DC.” This vibrant production combines spectacle, music, and storytelling to create a unique theatrical experience unlike any traditional stage musical.