Jesus Christ Superstar

Performed by Bury St Edmunds Operatic Dramatic Society.

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Location

Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds, Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1QR

Telephone

01284 769505

Date: 12th May 2026 - 16th May 2026

About this event

Performed by Bury St Edmunds Operatic Dramatic Society.

What’s the buzz? The first musical by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber to be produced for the professional stage, ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ has wowed audiences for over fifty years.

A timeless work, the rock opera is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary and universally known series of events but seen unusually through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. Loosely based on the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, ‘JCS’ follows the last week of Jesus Christ’s life. The story – told entirely through song – explores the personal relationships and struggles between Jesus, Judas, Mary Madgalene, his disciples, his followers, and the Roman empire.

The iconic 1970s rock score contains such well-known numbers as: ‘Superstar’, ‘I Don’t Know How to Love Him’, and ‘Gethsemane’.

Captioned performance: Saturday 16th May at 2:30pm.

Tue 12 May
7:30 pm
£12.50 - £24.00

Wed 13 May
7:30 pm
£12.50 - £24.00

Thu 14 May
7:30 pm
£12.50 - £24.00

Fri 15 May
7:30 pm
£12.50 - £24.00

Sat 16 May
2:30 pm
£12.50 - £24.00
Captioned

Sat 16 May
7:30 pm
£12.50 - £24.00

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About the Venue

Theatre Royal presents a vibrant, year-round programme of drama, music, dance and comedy, featuring many of this country’s leading companies and performers.

It has built a reputation of producing quality dramas and productions including the ever popular annual pantomime. Browse what’s on at www.theatreroyal.org/upcoming.

Alongside our on-stage programme of shows, the theatre offers a wide-ranging educational and community-based programme of activities and opportunities to engage people from 5 – 105 years of age, see more about our community involvement work at www.theatreroyal.org/get-involved

Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds was designed and built in 1819 by William Wilkins. With many of its original features still intact, it is a superb example of a Regency playhouse and one of the most beautiful, intimate and historic theatres in the world.

Guided Tours operate from 7 April to 27 August bookable through Theatre Royal’s Website or from the box office. If you have requests outside of these times do call us to discuss your requirements. www.theatreroyal.org/shows/theatre-tour-2022/

Theatre goers can now also enjoy pre-show dining provided by LÉA: a delicious new artisan food range from award-winning Maison Bleue.

We look forward to welcoming you to Bury St Edmunds and its Regency jewel.