Omid Djalili in Jesus Christ Superstar

Omid Djalili is a stage and screen actor and comedian known for his film roles in Gladiator, The Mummy and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again. He will star as King Herod in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane from 14 to 19 December 2026.

Omid Djalili in Jesus Christ Superstar

Djalili plays King Herod in Jesus Christ Superstar, joining a rotating line-up of guest stars in the role for the production’s run at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. He performs from 14 to 19 December 2026, taking over from Sir Simon Russell Beale.

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About Omid Djalili

Djalili is a British stand-up comedian and actor born in London to Iranian parents. He has built a career spanning stand-up, film, television and theatre, and is widely regarded as one of the UK’s most distinctive comic performers, known for blending sharp political and cultural commentary with physical comedy.

Theatre credits

Djalili’s theatre work includes starring as Fagin in Oliver! at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, and as Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof at the Chichester Festival Theatre. He has also toured extensively with his own stand-up shows, including Schmuck for a Night, Iranalamadingdong and his most recent tour, Namaste.

Film and TV credits

Djalili’s notable film credits include Gladiator, Notting Hill, The Mummy, and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, and his TV credits include The Siege, Betrayal, His Dark Materials, Snatch, Dickensian, Omid Djalili’s Little Crackers, The Omid Djalili Show and Relic Hunter.

Book Jesus Christ Superstar tickets

Jesus Christ Superstar is playing at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane until 9 January 2027, with Sam Ryder starring as Jesus throughout. Djalili’s run as King Herod is strictly limited to one week, from 14 to 19 December 2026, so early booking is recommended for those hoping to catch his performance.

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