Is this love that we’re feeling? Or is it the joy of musical theatre? Be transported to Trenchtown via the West End at Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical.
The Bob Marley musical is also a political show for our times. "Redemption Song" reflects on British life today and the impact of the Black Lives Matter movement in society. Experience Bob Marley's songs in a new, thought-provoking way, thanks to Simon Hale's Olivier-winning orchestrations.
If you're a Bob Marley fan, then you don’t need to worry about a thing in this musical. You're spoilt for choice with over 25 Bob Marley songs to listen out for, including “War,” “Three Little Birds,” and “Rebel Music.”
Born in Nine Mile, Jamaica, Nesta Robert Marley began recording music as a teenager. At 18, Marley led the ska and R&B band, Bob Marley and the Wailers, who introduced a new “reggae” sound to the world. But in 1974, Marley went solo, sharing his messages of love, unity, and Rastafarianism worldwide.
While his musical career shot into the stratosphere, the same couldn’t be said for his personal life. And in 1976, Marley survived an assassination attempt at his home. Bob Marley tragically died of cancer at the tender age of 36, however Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical shines a spotlight on Marley’s courage and determination to change the world for good.
When the show premiered, Marley’s daughter Cedella beamed that her father’s music would be a “source of creative inspiration and continue to bring people together” in the West End. Now, audiences explore Marley’s revolutionary music career and how he shaped the future of reggae eight times a week.
Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical features an original story by Olivier winner Lee Hall. The show follows a non-linear narrative, jumping through time and location to paint a full picture of Bob Marley’s life. Clint Dyer directs the musical.
October 1st, 2021
January 8th, 2023
Musicals
Lyric Theatre
12+
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