Starlight Express is a 1984 rock opera, with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Richard Stilgoe. It tells the story of a young but obsolete Steam engine, Rusty, who races in a championship against modern locomotives of diesel & electric engines in the hope of impressing a first-class observation car, Pearl. Famously, the actors perform on roller skates. (The production has changed since the 80s/90s)

🎭 Ena attended: MJ The Musical at the Prince Edward Theatre. The music, costumes, dancing and play were just amazing. It was lovely to meet, put a face to the name and sit next to Theresa Baker the ticket agent from ATG Entertainment who engages and works with numerous WI groups.

🎭 A small group attended Mozart: Her Story, at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. It was a brilliant production, It had a wonderful difference with a twist. The cast was amazing, and such professionals. They got together and rehearsed the musical, some in two weeks and others in a week. We all enjoyed it immensely. It was a special production that performed for two days only. We paid £15.00 for our tickets, but we were all upgraded to £70.00 – £80.00 seats in the Royal circle and Grand circle. Afterwards on the Saturday Ena was able to have a chat with two of the cast members after the show.
•⁠ ⁠Larrisa Gerske – one of the three female ballet dancers. Larrisa dances for Complexions Contemporary Ballet.
•⁠ ⁠⁠Vinny Coyle – Actor, who played Johann Baptist Zu Sonnenburg (Maria Anna Mozart’s husband).

What a fantastic performance!” Some members were so blown away by the Spanish dancers and the band, that they couldn’t wait to try some of the moves afterwards.”