Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s extraordinary rock opera spills out of the theatre into the gardens, immersing audiences into the heart of this epic musical with an ensemble cast of actor-musicians. The show, which opened on 3rd July received glowing reviews.
The beautiful Watermill Theatre, renowned for its picturesque setting and intimate auditorium, offers a raw, powerful, and deeply moving experience that resonates long after the final note fades. Take a peek into this visceral new production of Jesus Christ Superstar here.

★★★★★
'Paul Hart's intimate actor-muso revival is biblically epic.'
Broadway World
★★★★★
'From the get-go, they clearly relish Andrew Lloyd Webber’s and Tim Rice’s iconic music and lyrics – and we, the audience, do too.'
WhatsOnStage
★★★★★
'Never before has the emotional journey of the characters been portrayed with such intensity, sensitivity, joy, menace and clarity'
Spy In The Stalls
★★★★★
'The staging is ambitious, inventive and bursting with talent. Following sell-out…..the summer musical at the Watermill is rapidly' turning into a regular piece of event theatre
The Stage

This production of Jesus Christ Superstar is currently playing at the Watermill Theatre until 21 September 2025.

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