The new West End production of Jesus Christ Superstar, featuring pop star Sam Ryder in the title role, has confirmed a major UK tour starting in February 2027. The tour will launch at Manchester's Palace Theatre on Thursday, February 11, 2027, and will visit 22 cities over seven months, concluding in October 2027.
Sam Ryder, who gained fame as a singer and represented the UK at Eurovision, has been earning widespread acclaim for his performance as Jesus Christ in the current London production. The rest of the cast for the tour has yet to be announced.
Production Details
The musical features music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice. It is directed by Tim Sheader, with choreography by Drew McOnie. The tour extends the current residency at the London Palladium, which runs until September 5, 2026, followed by a stint at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane from October 16, 2026, to January 9, 2027.
Tickets for the tour go on general sale on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 10am. The primary official retailer is ATG Tickets, with tickets priced from £40. Fans are advised to purchase through official channels to avoid inflated resale prices.
Tour Dates and Venues
The tour will span 22 cities across the UK, with most tickets released simultaneously. The full list of dates and venues is as follows:
- Manchester, Palace Theatre – February 11-27, 2027
- Cardiff, Wales Millennium Centre – March 2-13, 2027
- Newcastle, Theatre Royal – March 16-27, 2027
- Edinburgh, Edinburgh Playhouse – March 30-April 3, 2027
- Oxford, New Theatre Oxford – April 13-17, 2027
- Norwich, Norwich Theatre Royal – April 20-24, 2027
- Southend, Cliffs Pavilion – April 27-May 1, 2027
- Blackpool, Winter Gardens – May 11-15, 2027
- Birmingham, Hippodrome – May 18-June 5, 2027
- Belfast, Grand Opera House – June 15-26, 2027
- Bradford, Alhambra Theatre – June 29-July 3, 2027
- Nottingham, Theatre Royal – July 6-17, 2027
- Woking, Woking Theatre – July 20-24, 2027
- Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Theatre – July 27-31, 2027
- Plymouth, Theatre Royal Plymouth – August 3-14, 2027
- Glasgow, King’s Theatre – August 17-28, 2027
- Southampton, Mayflower Theatre – September 1-11, 2027
- Sunderland, Empire – September 14-18, 2027
- Liverpool, Empire – September 21-October 2, 2027
- Aberdeen, His Majesty’s Theatre – October 5-9, 2027
- Hull, New Theatre – October 12-16, 2027
- Bristol, Hippodrome – October 19-23, 2027
According to the production team, high demand is expected for Sam Ryder's performances, and fans are encouraged to book early to secure seats.
