80s pop legend, Strictly finalist and Hobbit star to share the role of King Herod in Jesus Christ Superstar

Sam Ryder, who recently finished second in Eurovision, will share the role of Jesus with a talented group of performers. They include Jesse Tyler Ferguson from ‘Modern Family,’ Simon Russell Beale known for ‘The Death of Stalin,’ Richard Armitage from ‘The Hobbit’ and ‘Spooks,’ 80s singer Boy George, ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ finalist Layton Williams, and comedian Julian Clary.