REVIEW: Jesus Christ Superstar (Southern Light)

 Jesus Christ Superstar - ★★★★☆ - It’s the buzz

Festival Theatre: Weds 7 – Sat 10 May 2025
Review by Rebecca Mahar

Review commissioned by, and originally published on All Edinburgh Theatre, 8 May 2025. Edited by Thom Dibdin.

Southern Light blaze onto the Festival Theatre stage with their production of the Lloyd Webber & Rice rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar, tackling this modern classic with a monstrous cast and ambitious production values.

A loose retelling of the Passion of Jesus, Superstar follows the events of the final week of Christ’s life leading up to the crucifixion. While Jesus (Colin Sutherland) is obviously a main character, Superstar is equally about Judas (Ethan Baird), and his doubts over Jesus’s plans (or lack thereof), ultimately leading to his betrayal.

Colin Sutherland as Jesus. Pic: Andrew Morrison Photography.

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