Godspell was the first major musical theatre offering from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Children of Eden), and it took the world by storm. Led by the international hit, “Day by Day,” Godspell features a parade of beloved songs, including “Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord,” “Learn Your Lessons Well,” “All for the Best,” “All Good Gifts,” “Turn Back, O Man” and “By My Side.”
A small group of people help Jesus Christ tell different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques and hefty doses of comic timing. An eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, is employed as the story of Jesus’ life dances across the stage.
Creative team
- Russell Langdown Director
- Sandra Gilbert Associate Director
- Judith Sharp Musical Director
- Sarah Wrixon Stage Manager
- Will Burgher Lighting Design and Operation
- James Hartland Sound Design
- Rhys Plaister Sound Operation
- Sandra Gilbert Costume Coordinator
- Christine Wrixon & Michelle Short Props Crew
Principal cast
- Jarred Barnard Jesus
- Luke Browne Judas / John the Baptist
Ensemble
Melissa Beattie, Wendy Skane, Ray Dance, Lucy Jenkins, Rachel Sparrow, Carol Jeffcutt, Nicky Ashdown, Martyn Brown, Katherine Cooke, Emily Adams, Abbie Sims, Jenny Harber, Sarah Dawkins, Martin Lawrence
View cast headshots on Google Photos →Additional credits
- Sian Noctor & Victoria Burton Rehearsal Pianists
- Emily Adams Poster Design
- Sarah Wrixon, Rob Curnock, Melissa Beattie & Emily Adams Publicity and Programme
- Jake Wadley, Sarah Wrixon and Rob Curnock Rehearsal Photos
- Alan Wrixon, Paul Coad, Jo Coad, Chris Dawkins, Richard Webb, Simon Roberts, Sally Miles, Rich Sharp, Rob Curnock Front of House
Orchestra & band
- Victoria Burton Keyboard
- Sian Noctor Keyboard/Guitars
- Robin Basu Percussion
- Tom Hillier Bass Guitar
📷 Photography: Jake Wadley