Award Winning Success: Starlight Express

We are delighted to share that Westholme have won the national Starlight Express schools competition, securing an exciting opportunity to perform on a London stage.

In celebration of World Theatre Day 2026, 30 students and staff will travel to the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre to watch the Olivier Award-winning production before stepping onto the stage themselves to perform live at the Starlight Auditorium.

Schools nationwide were invited to submit a recorded performance of the iconic title song, with entries judged on musicality, vocal technique, stage presence and expression by a panel including West End cast members and Young Voices representatives. Westholme’s entry stood out among submissions from across the country.

This achievement highlights the continued strength of Performing Arts at Westholme and promises to be an unforgettable experience for the students involved.