Winner of Best Original Score or New Orchestration at the 2022 Olivier Awards!
“A brilliant show that celebrates Marley’s genius” (The Daily Telegraph)
Get yourself where the action is and experience the remarkable story of Jamaica’s rebel superstar before it’s final performance in London’s West End on 8 January 2023. This Olivier award-winning production, GET UP STAND UP! The Bob Marley Musical is electrifying sell-out audiences at the Lyric Theatre, London and the message is out. “It isn’t just a joyful night out it’s a major and important cultural event” (The Evening Standard).
From the hills of rural Jamaica, blending visionary musical talent and revolutionary zeal, Bob Marley set out to touch the world with his inspirational musical message and soul stirring advocacy for the oppressed. With unlimited access to Marley’s superlative songs of love and unity, the multi award-winning team of Lee Hall (writer), Clint Dyer (director) and Michael Duke (playing Bob Marley) embody the militant spirit and moving story of one of music’s most significant cultural figures. A sensational company of performers combine with the very best reggae musicians to bring this inspirational tale of passion, political transformation and enduring hope from Trenchtown to the West End.
Book now and get yourself where the action is for “a tribute so infectious it defies an audience not to sing and sway along” (The Guardian) and get moving to the irresistible rhythms of ‘Jamming‘, ‘Exodus’, ‘No Woman No Cry’, ‘Waiting in Vain’, ‘Three Little Birds’, ‘I Shot the Sheriff’, ‘Could You Be Loved’, ‘Redemption Song’, ‘One Love’ and other classics, “music that still feels of and for our times.” (The i).
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Produced by Playful Productions, Stage Play, and Trim the Wind.
Experience the moving inside story of Bob Marley’s extraordinary life as he battled to make his positive message of love, unity and peace heard around the world.
Cedella Marley (Bob Marley’s daughter) said: “Our father’s music means so much to so many people around the world, we’re beyond thrilled to be able to bring it to both fans and new audiences alike in a new way led by the stellar team of Lee Hall and Dominic Cooke, and starring the fantastic Arinzé. As a family we feel that our father would be proud to know that his legacy is a source of creative inspiration and continues to bring people together.”
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2 hours 30 minutes, including interval.
Michael Duke (Bob Marley), David Albury (Alternate Bob Marley), Daniel Bailey (Coxsone Wood/Lee Perry/Bucky, Dance Captain), Craig Blake (DJ Sway/Claudie Massop), Charles Blyth (Doctor/Chris Blackwell u/s), Gabrielle Brooks (Rita Marley), Melissa Brown-Taylor (Marcia Griffiths), Luke Buck (Swing, Peter Tosh u/s, Bunny Wailer u/s), Athena Collins (Swing, Cindy Breakspeare u/s), Viquichele Cross (Swing), Kimmy Edwards (Ensemble, Cindy Breakspeare u/s), Henry Faber (Chris Blackwell), Shanay Holmes (Cindy Breakspeare), Llewellyn Jamal (Swing, Bunny Wailer u/s), Callum Jaye (Intermediate Bob Marley), Savanna Jeffrey (Swing), Natey Jones (Peter Tosh), Sophia Mackay (Judy Mowatt, Rita Marley u/s), Kieran McGinn (Swing, Chris Blackwell u/s), Rohan Pinnock-Hamilton (Swing, Dance Captain, Fight Captain, Bunny Wailer u/s), Cleopatra Rey (Mrs Grey/Aunty Viola, Rita Marley u/s), Julene Robinson (Mama), Lawrence Rowe (Swing, Peter Tosh u/s), Jacade Simpson (Bunny Wailer), Nate Simpson (Intermediate Bob Marley), Amarra Smith (Swing, Rita Marley u/s), Jaime Tait (Ensemble, DJ Sway/Claudie Massop u/s), Teddy Wills (Swing, Bunny Wailer u/s, Peter Tosh u/s), Maxwell Cole (Little Bob), Malachi Hall (Little Bob), Kobi Kenton (Little Bob), Pharell Marshall-Green (Little Bob)
Bob Marley (Music & Lyrics), Lee Hall (Book), Clint Dyer (Director), Shelley Maxwell (Choreographer), Phil Bateman (Music Supervisor & Arranger), Chloe Lamford (Set Designer), Lisa Duncan (Costume Designer), Charles Balfour (Lighting Designer), Tony Gayle (Sound Designer)
Age Guidance: 12+
'A brilliant show celebrating Marley’s genius'
'So good it made me giddy'
'Every song has magic. Arinzé Kene’s voice soars and tingles the spine'
'A tour de force that brings to life a legend'
