QE Theatre Academy is a thriving part of Queen Elizabeth’s Extra-curricular offer. Each year the theatre academy presents a large-scale, whole school musical which takes place on our Western Road campus in the Drama Hall. Open to Years 9 – 13, and under the direction of our Head of Drama, Vicky Evans, the academy is proud of the high standards of performances that our highly talented and committed students are able to achieve. Auditions for each year’s production take place at the end of September and the cast rehearse on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school, along with a number of Sundays, in preparation for show week. There are many opportunities for a wide range of students to be involved, not just onstage but backstage, front of house, as technicians or set builders and also in our fantastic live band, led by our Head of Music, Lucy Welsman. Recent productions have been Les Misérables – School Edition, West Side Story, Into The Woods, Titanic – the musical, Return From The Forbidden Planet, Chicago, The Wiz, Legally Blonde and last year’s outstanding production of We Will Rock You – School Edition.

Our Year 7 & 8 students also have the opportunity to take part in biannual productions, most recently performing Bugsy Malone.

QE Theatre Academy Proudly Presents: Jesus Christ Superstar

This February, QE Theatre Academy brings Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s iconic rock musical Jesus Christ Superstar to the stage. The show explores the final days of Jesus’ life through powerful music and unforgettable storytelling, featuring well-known numbers such as “Superstar,” “Gethsemane,” “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” and “Heaven on Their Minds.”

Performances will take place from 3rd–7th February 2026, and tickets are available via Ticket Source, priced at £15 for adults and £12 for students.

Rehearsals are now in their final stages, with the cast and creative team working incredibly hard to create a thrilling, high-quality production. We can’t wait to welcome audiences this February for what promises to be an exciting and memorable performance.

Don’t miss out on this incredible theatrical experience! Secure your tickets now and be part of what is sure to be a stunning production. Visit www.ticketsource.co.uk/qe-theatre-academy today to reserve your seats for Jesus Christ Superstar, brought to you by QE Theatre Academy.

Dates: Tuesday 3rd - Saturday 7th February 2026 – 7:30pm
Matinee: Saturday 8th February 2025 – 2:30pm
Tickets: £15 Adults / £12 Students

www.ticketsource.co.uk/qe-theatre-academy