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Jesus Christ Superstar

Offensive blasphemy or evangelistic tool? Jonathan Thomas and guests explores the ongoing appeal of the musical Jesus Christ Superstar.

Jonathan Thomas joins the audience in the Swansea Arena to watch the musical 'Jesus Christ Superstar' on its 50th anniversary tour. He speaks to three expert guests; Swansea born singer and song writer Steve Balsamo whose award winning performance of Jesus in the 1990s launched his career. Cameron Smith who writes a blog 'Middle Brow Musicals' and also for Premier Christianity Magazine. Lastly Revered Emma Ackland, Bishop鈥檚 Chaplain in the Diocese of Llandaff.

The show first launched in the UK at the Palace Theatre in London in 1972, one of the most popular shows of all time, the rock opera depicts the last few days leading up to Jesus鈥� crucifixion. Some Christians have called it blasphemous, others see it as an evocative retelling of Jesus鈥� final days. With church congregations declining, Jonathan Thomas explores these issues and what still draws audiences today to a story about Jesus鈥� life and death.

This programme was first broadcast in April 2024.

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Fri 16 Aug 2024 06:30
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