Well, apparently, the wait for the second coming is over. Following a smash hit run at last year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe, this irreverent and high-octane comedy musical that collides Catholic guilt with Latin heat, comes to London in a new, fully-realised, scaled-up production at New Diorama Theatre from 21 April until 9 May 2026.
Yes, JEEZUS! is back.
JEEZUS! Portrait Concept Photoshoot (c) Héctor Manchego
Set in 1990’s Peru, a brutal military coup ushers in a decade of dictatorship under the rule of Alberto Fujimori. In the home of General José and his devoted wife María, altar boy Jesús prepares diligently for his first communion. But as the biggest day of his adolescent life approaches, the hot man on the cross makes him feel something… unholy.
The production which tackles themes of colonialism, sexuality and sin is written and performed by Sergio Antonio Maggiolo as Jesús alongside collaborator and partner Guido Garcia Lueches who between them perform a multitude of characters on this unrepentant queer journey to ultimate enlightenment. Directed by Laura Killeen, featuring an original blend of music from anthemic Latin pop bangers, Salsa, South American folk tunes to Bad Bunny-like beats played live on stage by Tom Cagnoni.
Sergio Antonio Maggiolo whose upbringing inspired the musical says: “This show is not here to mock religion, it’s here to wrestle with it – with all its contradictions, ecstasies, hypocrisies and power. I grew up in a part of South America where religion was more than dogma. It was a pillar of identity. A language for love, for family, for community. But like many queer people, I learned early that love came with conditions. That faith could be a door – or a wall.”
Emma Clark, New Diorama’s Head of Programme adds: “After a phenomenal journey through last year’s Untapped Award, we can’t wait to bring JEEZUS! home to London audiences with the production it’s always deserved. Sexy, ferocious, and hilarious, uncompromising in its intelligence and politics — Alpaqa are putting Latinx and migrant stories at the forefront, where they belong.”
JEEZUS! is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. Original development supported by The Rosemary Branch Theatre, Southwark Council & Brixton House.
Winner of the prestigious UNTAPPED Award (2025) and co-produced by migrant-led company Alpaqa and New Diorama Theatre.
CAST
Sergio Antonio Maggiolo
Guido Garcia Lueches
CREATIVES
Music and Lyrics: Sergio Antonio Maggiolo & Guido Garcia Lueches
Book: Sergio Antonio Maggiolo
Director & Co Creator: Laura Killeen
Musical Director & Orchestrations: Tom Cagnoni
Production Designer: Carolina Rieckhof
Choreographer: Vivian Gabel
Dramaturg: Alejandro Clavier
Stage Manager: Rob Atkinson
Producers :Guido Garcia Lueches & Sergio Antonio Maggiolo
Concept Photoshoot: Héctor Manchego
Poster Design: Madison Coby
LISTINGS INFORMATION
Where: New Diorama Theatre, 15-16 Triton St, London NW1 3BF
Nearest tube stations: Warren Street or Great Portland Street.
Performance Dates: 21 April – 9 May 2026
Times: Tuesday – Saturday, 7.30pm (Saturday Matinee 3pm)
30 April, 2pm (Babes In Arms), 7.30pm (Relaxed)
5 May (Captioned)
7 May (Extant Enhanced with 6.00pm Touch Tour)
Ticket Prices: £19 Standard. Pay What You Can Saturdays (25 April & 2 May). £13 Previews, £3 unemployed/on strike (21-23 April). No Booking Fees.
Booking Link: https://newdiorama.com/whats-on/jeezus
Box Office: 020 7383 9034
Age Guidance: 16+
Running Time: 70 mins
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