Boy George has withdrawn from the role of King Herod in *Jesus Christ Superstar*, days before his scheduled West End appearances were due to begin
The decision follows criticism of his new song *We Will Dance Again*, which addresses the 7 October Hamas attack and expresses support for Israel, while calling for peace and compassion for civilians on both sides
His management apologised to fans who bought tickets to see him, saying the production should remain the focus
Sam Ryder continues as Jesus, with several guest actors sharing the Herod role.