Tickets for the acclaimed West End production of Jesus Christ Superstar are now on sale for a nationwide tour beginning in February 2027, with Eurovision star Sam Ryder reprising his role as Jesus Christ.
Tour Details and Key Dates
The tour kicks off at Manchester's Palace Theatre on 11 February 2027 and will visit 22 cities across the UK over seven months, concluding in Bristol on 23 October 2027. The production follows its current run at the London Palladium, which ends on 5 September 2026, and a subsequent West End transfer to Theatre Royal Drury Lane from 16 October 2026 to 9 January 2027.
According to the Manchester Evening News, demand for tour tickets is expected to be exceptionally high following Ryder's praised performances in the lead role during the London run.
Cast and Creative Team
Sam Ryder, who rose to fame after representing the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest, will play the title role. The remainder of the cast has yet to be announced. The production features music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, directed by Tim Sheader with choreography by Drew McOnie.
Ticket Information
Tickets went on general sale on 24 June 2026 and are available via ATG Tickets, the official retailer. Prices start from £40. A full list of tour dates and venues is provided below.
Full UK Tour Dates 2027
- Manchester, Palace Theatre: 11–27 February
- Cardiff, Wales Millennium Centre: 2–13 March
- Newcastle, Theatre Royal: 16–27 March
- Edinburgh, Edinburgh Playhouse: 30 March–3 April
- Oxford, New Theatre: 13–17 April
- Norwich, Norwich Theatre Royal: 20–24 April
- Southend, Cliffs Pavilion: 27 April–1 May
- Blackpool, Winter Gardens: 11–15 May
- Birmingham, Hippodrome: 18 May–5 June
- Belfast, Grand Opera House: 15–26 June
- Bradford, Alhambra Theatre: 29 June–3 July
- Nottingham, Theatre Royal: 6–17 July
- Woking, Woking Theatre: 20–24 July
- Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Theatre: 27–31 July
- Plymouth, Theatre Royal: 3–14 August
- Glasgow, King's Theatre: 17–28 August
- Southampton, Mayflower Theatre: 1–11 September
- Sunderland, Empire: 14–18 September
- Liverpool, Empire: 21 September–2 October
- Aberdeen, His Majesty's Theatre: 5–9 October
- Hull, New Theatre: 12–16 October
- Bristol, Hippodrome: 19–23 October
