Review: THE HARDER THEY COME, Stratford East
In another world, Jimmy Cliff’s ‘You Can Get It If You Really Want’ would have made a barnstorming musical theatre ‘I Want’ song.
In another world, Jimmy Cliff’s ‘You Can Get It If You Really Want’ would have made a barnstorming musical theatre ‘I Want’ song.
Stratford East announced full casting for THE HARDER THEY COME, the reggae musical adapted by Suzan-Lori Parks, returning for a new run with Natey Jones reprising his role as Ivan.
Natey Jones and Madeline Charlemagne are set to reprise their roles in the reggae musical THE HARDER THEY COME, returning to Stratford East from 16 May to 4 July 2026, with Chanice Alexander-Burnett joining as Elsa from 8 June.
Lead casting has been announced for the return of THE HARDER THEY COME at Stratford East, running May 16 through July 4, 2026.
The City of Miramar will host the 13th Annual Rhythms of Africa on April 18–19, 2026, featuring performances by JC Lodge, Richie Stephens, and Gem Myers, celebrating Jamaican culture and heritage.
The OffWestEnd Awards (Offies) have revealed their 2026 nominations, highlighting the best in independent theatre.
THE HARDER THEY COME will return to Theatre Royal Stratford East in 2026 following its 2025 run.
Stratford East will present the reggae musical The Harder They Come.
Theatre is, of course, a window on another world, often glitzier and brighter than our own, sometimes a reflection that can comfort or discomfit us and sometimes a portal into what it is to be human at all.
In the end, the choir’s music prevailed over any language barrier.
“You have to prepare your soul and clear your mind as you’re getting ready to go on.
Stratford East has announced an extension for the critically acclaimed new production of THE HARDER THEY COME, the newly adapted reggae musical based on the cult Jamaican film of the same name.
One minute you’re in an East London street, the next you are immediately transported to early-1970s Kingston: the style, the sounds, the rhythms, the smell of ambition and frustration.
The Raymond F.
Multi-Grammy and Emmy Award-winning SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR will return to North America.
The new musical Goddess can currently be seen in its New York premiere production at the Public Theater on Lafayette Street.
With Abigail's Party directed by Nadia Fall beginning previews this week, launching Stratford East's 140th anniversary season, the theatre has announced new shows and events for this milestone year, and Fall's final season as the theatre's Artistic Director.
THE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL HITMAKERS runs 2 -11 August at Le Monde – Shanghai (venue 47).
THE BRAATA SINGERS will mark their 15th Anniversary with STILL STANDING, a jubilant Off-Broadway celebration of Caribbean music and folklore.
Center Stage Records will re-release four classic Jessica Molaskey albums – Pentimento, A Good Day, Make Believe, and Sitting in Limbo.