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Jesus Christ Superstar – With Sam Ryder at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Jesus Christ Superstar at Theatre Royal Drury Lane

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Useful things to know before your visit

Address: Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Drury Lane, Covent Garden WC2B 5JF. Telephone: 0207 494 5060

What are the dates and times?

16th October 2026 to 9th January 2027 · 7.30 PM (Mon-Sat) · 2.30 PM (Thu & Sat)

How much do the tickets cost?

Seats from £25

Which buses go to Theatre Royal Drury Lane?

Bus routes 6, 9, 13 and 23 all stop close by

Which is the closest train station?

The nearest station is Covent Garden on the Piccadilly line. It only takes three minutes to walk to Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Which other attractions are nearby?

These attractions are all within 15 minutes walk of Theatre Royal Drury Lane: Transport Museum, Covent Garden, Courtauld Gallery, Hunterian Museum, Royal Courts of Justice, Sir John Soane’s Museum, Cleopatra’s Needle, Temple Bar, Lincoln’s Inn, Benjamin Franklin House, National Portrait Gallery, Temple Church, National Gallery, Leicester Square and Chinatown

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Fresh from its summer run at the London Palladium, Jesus Christ Superstar will be transferring to the Theatre Royal Drury Lane with Sam Ryder still in the role of Jesus.

The legendary musical explores the themes of faith, fame, betrayal and doubt during the last few days of Jesus's life - but seen through the eyes of Judas Iscariot.

As tensions rise amongst his followers, Judas is torn between his loyalty to Christ and his disillusionment with the direction of his teachings... setting in motion a chain of events that will change history forever.

Starring Sam Ryder as Jesus Christ

Sam Ryder shot to fame when he nearly won Eurovision with Space Man, and has since picked up a No.1 album and a couple of Emmy and BRIT Award nominations. Taking on the starring role in Jesus Christ Superstar will be his theatre debut.

The role of Herod will be shared among several big name actors. The only one that has been announced so far is Simon Russell Beale (7-12 Dec).

Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's rock opera score includes the classic tracks I Don't Know How To Love Him, Gethsemane and Superstar.

Their original Broadway production was nominated for five Tony Awards before transferring to the West End in 1972, picking up the record for longest-running musical until they topped it with Cats.

Jesus Christ Superstar Cast & Creatives

Director: Tim Sheader; Written by: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice; Cast: Sam Ryder, Desmonda Cathabel, David Thaxton, Bob Harms, Matty J, Phil King, Simon Russell Beale; Music and lyrics: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice

I’ve ranked watching a West End show as ★15 in my must-do list for London

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