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Jesus Christ Superstar UK Tour 2027

Sam Ryder brings his highly anticipated take on the iconic role of Jesus to theatres across the UK

Jesus Christ Superstar will tour the UK following the conclusion of its West End engagements at The London Palladium (now playing until Saturday 5 September 2026) and Theatre Royal Drury Lane (Friday 16 October 2026 to Saturday 9 January 2027).

The tour will begin at the Palace Theatre Manchester from Thursday 11 to Saturday 27 February 2027.

THE SHOW

Jesus Christ Superstar follows the events of the last days of the life of Jesus Christ, as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes ‘I Don’t Know How to Love Him’, ‘Gethsemane’ and the iconic title number ‘Superstar’.

Originally released as an album, Jesus Christ Superstar opened on Broadway in 1971, at the Mark Hellinger Theatre, where it was nominated for five Tony Awards including Best Original Score. The original London production ran for over eight years. By the time it closed, after 3,358 performances, it had become the longest-running musical in West End history at that time.

THE CAST

Jesus – Sam Ryder

Further cast to be announced

CREATIVE TEAM

Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic global phenomenon is directed by Tim Sheader with choreography by Olivier Award-winner Drew McOnie and design by Tony and Olivier Award-winner Tom Scutt.

Reuniting the creative team of the 2016 production to create a unique staging of their Olivier award-winning, worldwide smash-hit production.

Lyrics – Tim Rice
Music – Andrew Lloyd Webber
Director – Tim Sheader
Choreographer – Drew McOnie
Designer – Tom Scutt
Musical Supervisor – Tom Deering
Lighting Designer – Lee Curran
Sound Designer – Adam Fisher
Wigs, Hair & Makeup Designers – Sam Cox & Maria Johal
Fight Director – Kate Waters
Casting Director – David Grindrod CDG