Reggae musical to transfer to West End after sell-out runs
Reggae musical The Harder They Come is set to transfer to the West End, following sell-out runs at both the Theatre Royal Stratford East and the Barbican Centre.
A scene from The Harder They Come at the Theatre Royal Stratford East in April 2006 Photo: Tristram Kenton
The show will open at the Playhouse Theatre on June 9, with previews from May 23. Based on the 1972 Perry Henzell film, it tells the story of a country boy who heads to Kingston, Jamaica, to make it as a reggae star. It features hit songs by musician Jimmy Cliff, including You Can Get it if you Really Want, Many Rivers to Cross and The Harder They Come.
The musical stars Rolan Bell as Ivan, as well as Jacqui Dubois, Derek Ellroy and Victor Romero Evans. It is written by Perry Henzell, and directed by Dawn Reid and Theatre Royal Stratford East artistic director Kerry Michael.
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