Tag Archives | Tim Sheader

Standing ovation: What it’s like to watch Jesus Christ Superstar from the stage

So, what is it really like to stand on stage for the acclaimed production of Jesus Christ Superstar at the London Palladium? Musical Theatre Review Instagram editor Joseph Flaherty says it’s an experience not to be missed…

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Jesus Christ Superstar – London Palladium 

Jesus Christ Superstar continues at the London Palladium until 5 September 2026, before transferring to the Theatre Royal Drury Lane from 16 October 2026 to 9 January 2027. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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New Jesus Christ Superstar will tour the UK in 2027

The Sam Ryder-led new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Jesus Christ Superstar will follow its two London seasons by embarking on a major UK tour early next year.

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Casting news for Palladium’s Jesus Christ Superstar

The full cast has been confirmed for this summer’s eagerly-anticipated London Palladium run of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Jesus Christ Superstar.

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Further casting for Palladium’s Jesus Christ Superstar

Tyrone Huntley will reprise his Olivier Award nominated performance as Judas Iscariot alongside Olivier Award winner David Thaxton who will return to the role of Pontius Pilate in this summer’s London Palladium run of Jesus Christ Superstar.

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Sam Ryder to headline major production of Jesus Christ Superstar at the London Palladium

The creative team of the 2016 production of Jesus Christ Superstar will reunite 10 years on to create a unique staging of their Olivier Award-winning, worldwide smash-hit production, starring Sam Ryder as Jesus.

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Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 – Donmar Warehouse

Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 continues at the Donmar Warehouse, London until 8 February 2025. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A truly dazzling achievement of contemporary musical theatre performed by a superb cast.

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UK premiere of Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 to feature in Tim Sheader’s first Donmar season

Tim Sheader will direct the UK premiere of the award-winning musical Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 as part of his inaugural season as the artistic director of the Donmar Warehouse.

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La Cage aux Folles – Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre

La Cage aux Folles continues at the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, London until 16 September 2023. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Most importantly, La Cage hits hard because its message of accepting yourself and others for who they are is timely now as it was in 1983.

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Brush Up Your Sondheim – Royal Academy of Music

Craig Glenday writes… Brush Up Your Sondheim was a two-day Sondheim seminar organised by the Stephen Sondheim Society at the Royal Academy of Music. The event served up a smorgasbord of academic research, recitals, workshops and chat in celebration of Broadway’s greatest living composer/lyricist. Is it possible to spend two whole days discussing the work of Stephen […]

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