Meet the cast of Jesus Christ Superstar

We are thrilled to announce the full cast and creative team for this year's epic summer musical, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's extraordinary rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar.

Playing the role of Jesus is Michael Kholwadia (Les Misérables, Sondheim Theatre). Joining him as Judas is Max Alexander-Taylor (The Lion, Southwark Playhouse) and Parisa Shahmir (Fisherman’s Friends, UK tour) as Mary.

Returning to the Watermill, we are welcoming back Samuel Morgan-Grahame (Amélie the Musical) as Herod, and Hazel Monaghan joins the Ensemble, straight from her role in Piaf.  Plus Olugbenga Adelekan joins the cast as Caiaphas, best known as bassist in the band Metronomy. Rehearsals kicked off this week, and stunning sounds from the rehearsal room have got us all buzzing with excitement for what's to come.

Joint CEO's Artistic Director Paul Hart and Executive Director Claire Murray said, 

'We’re absolutely thrilled to announce full casting for our epic new production of Jesus Christ Superstar. Following on from The Lord of Rings and Barnum, taking over our stunning grounds in recent years, this is going to be another massive summer at the Watermill.'

Hart added, 'Following an extensive search of some of the UK’s most talented performers, we’re so thrilled to have found Michael, Max, and Parisa, who will bring a thrilling new perspective to these iconic parts, alongside a wonderful cast of multi-skilled performers. We can’t wait to bring this epic new production to life, which retells the most famous story ever told.'

Jesus Christ Superstar is directed by Paul Hart, with choreography by Anjali Mehra, and lighting design by Rory Beaton (all three reuniting after working together on The Lord of the Rings). Set and costume design by David Woodhead, musical supervision by Stuart Morley, sound by Tom Marshall, and video design by D.T. Denton. The team also includes Layla Madanat (Associate Director), Rebecca Kelly (Musical Director), Vanessa Vince-Pang (Associate Choreographer) and Nicola Crawford (Assistant Lighting Designer). The stage management team are Cat Pewsey (CSM), Emily Stedman (rehearsal SM), Geoff Field (SM), Richard Lodge (DSM), Caitlin Ravenscroft and Natalie Toney (ASMs), and Ellie Smallbone (ASM placement).

We cannot wait to immerse you into the passion, power and devotion of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar this summer at the Watermill.