Sep 22, 2012

Showbiz: Spice Girl Mel C manages Jesus Christ Superstar show despite spraining ankle

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Spice Girl Mel C manages Jesus Christ Superstar show despite spraining ankle
Sep 22nd 2012, 20:03

Spice Girl Mel C managed to carry on with Jesus Christ Superstar after spraining her ankle, but turned up to the after show party on crutches.

The 38-year-old went through with the performance after injuring herself earlier in the day, but accessorised her party dress with a bandage and crutches later on.

The cast of Jesus Christ Superstar joined Andrew Lloyd Webber at the after show party (Getty).
The cast of Jesus Christ Superstar joined Andrew Lloyd Webber at the after show party (Getty).

She was joined at the party by co-stars Ben Forster and Tim Minchin, as well as former Radio 1 DJ Chris Moyles, who plays King Herod in the new production of the show.

Andrew Lloyd Webber, who wrote the show with Tim Rice, was also seen partying along with the stars after the successful performance at the O2.

Mel plays Mary Magdalene, while Minchin is Judas Iscariot and Forster takes on the title role of Jesus, after winning the ITV 1 programme, Superstar.

Famous faces, such as Amanda Holden, Dawn French and Jason Donovan were in the crowd to see the show on its opening night.

Jesus Christ Superstar was first performed on the West End 40 years ago and is being celebrated with the new production going on tour to arenas across the country.

After London it will go to Glasgow, Newcastle and Manchester before continuing on to the rest of the UK.

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