Jesus Christ Superstar tells the story of biblical Jesus in the final days leading up to his crucifixion.

A rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, the musical has no spoken dialogue and is sometimes considered a modern rock-opera. Loosely based on the Gospels, Superstar focuses on the personal conflicts between Jesus, his disciples, the people of Israel, and the leadership of Rome. Special attention is played to the relationship between Judas Iscariot and Jesus, as well as Jesus’ relationship with Mary Magdalene. The musical is unique among biblical retellings in that it focuses on both Judas’ struggle making the decision to betray Jesus and Jesus’ human psychology, fear, and anger in understanding and accepting his role as both leader and martyr.

The show is a product of its era, permeated with 1970’s rock, gospel, folk and funk themes, modern language and colloquialisms, and high-energy dance numbers.

This production was in association with BASINGSTOKE AMATEUR THEATRICAL SOCIETY

CREATIVE TEAM

Director and Choreographer
RAY JEFFREY

Musical Director
RACHEL GLOVER

Assistant to the Director
JUDITH IFOULD

Additional Choreography
NICK BRANNAM

Dance Captain
JULIE MORRIS

Production Manager
IAN MOSELEY

Stage Manager
STEVE BRANNAM

Deputy Stage Manager
NICK HORSEY

HIRE SERVICES

Lighting Design
GARETH JONES

JOHN JONES

ROB WILSON

Sound Design and Hire
DANIEL PAINE – SPINAUDIO

Scenery Hire
EURO HIRE SOUND & LIGHT

Crucifix Supplied By
ANNE HIGGINS

Costumes
ACE THEATRICAL COSTUMIERS

BASINGSTOKE AMATEUR THEATRICAL SOCIETY

PRESS REVIEWS

“…in King Herod’s Song, which boasts irresistible additional choreography by Nick Brannam.”

Basingstoke Gazette  – Read full review

“…undoubtedly a top-drawer production of one of Sir Tim and Sir Andrew’s best loved musicals.”

Farnham Herald – Read full review

“with inventive choreography, movement and effects.”

Newbury Weekly News  – Read full review