Peter Dinklage among stars at Jesus Christ Superstar opening night
By Carla Feric, Press Association Entertainment Reporter
Peter Dinklage, Richard E Grant and Nigel Havers were among the celebrities attending the star-studded opening night of Jesus Christ Superstar.
They actors were joined former EastEnders star Brian Conley, The Hobbit star Richard Armitage and comedian Rosie Jones, as they gathered to watch the award-winning show at the London Palladium.
Jesus Christ Superstar is a rock opera musical by Oscar-winning theatre impresario Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber, with lyrics by acclaimed songwriter Tim Rice.
The Olivier Award-winning production, which recounts the last seven days of Jesus’ life from the perspective of Judas Iscariot, has returned to the West End for a limited summer run with singer-songwriter Sam Ryder at the helm as the titular character.
The musician is best known for representing the UK at the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest, and his starring role as the humanised, emotionally conflicted Jesus Christ marks his West End debut.
The show features a rotation of actors who will each take turns playing the role of comedic ruler King Herod, with Modern Family star Jesse Tyler Ferguson and singer Boy George among those who will play the flamboyant king.
Actor and comedian Julian Clary and Bad Education star Layton Williams will also play the role, as well as Armitage – who was among the celebrities at the opening night on Tuesday.
He wore a navy pinstripe suit, which he dressed down with a white t-shirt, and was joined at the event by Saltburn star Grant – who was all smiles in a summery blue linen shirt, which he paired with black trousers.
Havers, best known for Chariots of Fire (1981), looked sharp in a navy suit while soap star Conley opted for a white t-shirt, a black jacket and a pair of jeans.
American actor Dinklage – best known for his award-winning role in fantasy series Game of Thrones – wore an all-black ensemble comprised of a t-shirt, jacket and jeans, and comedian Jones wore a white dress with a red and pink floral pattern.
Celebrity Traitors star and comedian Nick Mohammed, former Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli and TV presenter Myleene Klass were also among the stars in attendance, as well as actor Gary Wilmot.
They were joined by Benidorm’s Steve Pemberton, actor and TV personality Christopher Biggins and pop group Remember Monday – who represented the UK at the 2025 Eurovision song contest.
Lord Webber was also among those braving the heatwave to attend the event, looking summery in a beige and cream-coloured outfit, while comedian Mel Giedroyc wore a simple, white button-down maxi dress.
Jesus Christ Superstar will run at the London Palladium until September 5, before transferring to Theatre Royal Drury Lane from October 16 until January 9.