‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ revival adds trigger warnings for crucifixion scenes
A new production of Jesus Christ Superstar has sparked debate after adding trigger warnings for its depiction of the crucifixion. The musical, set to return to the London Palladium next year, now carries advisories about violent content—including 'imitation blood' and graphic scenes. Meanwhile, universities in the UK and Germany have also issued similar warnings for biblical texts studied in courses.
The London Palladium’s website now alerts audiences to 'some violence' in the show, which follows the final days of Jesus through Judas’s perspective. Tickets went on sale this Wednesday, with Sam Ryder—famous for his Eurovision hit Space Man—cast as Jesus. The production includes well-known songs like Superstar and I Don’t Know How To Love Him.
The trigger warnings reflect growing discussions around sensitive content in both education and entertainment. Jesus Christ Superstar will return to the stage in 2025, with audiences now forewarned about its intense scenes. The production’s mix of iconic music and dramatic storytelling remains unchanged, despite the new advisories.
