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”Get Up, Stand Up!” announces final West End performance and tour plans

4 August 2022

Get Up Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical has set its final West End performance date – a few weeks earlier than originally scheduled.

The bio-musical, which received its world premiere performance at the Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue on 1 October 2021, the show is directed by Clint Dyer and show features choreography by Shelley Maxwell, musical supervision and arrangements by Phil Bateman, set design by Chloe Lamford, costume design by Lisa Duncan, lighting design by Charles Balfour, sound design by Tony Gayle, sound effect design by Ben Grant, video design by Tal Yarden, wigs, hair and make-up by Campbell Young, orchestration by Simon Hale, musical direction by Sean Green and casting direction by Pippa Ailion.

Nominated for a variety of WhatsOnStage Awards, the musical has a number of international productions and a cast album (featuring original Bob Marley Arinzé Kene) in the pipeline, with details to be revealed.

Producer Cedella Marley said: “Hearing my father’s music brought to life in this wonderful show has made me so proud. Proud that his legacy has reached so many people, proud that his music has so many fans and continues to inspire new generations and proud of the amazing group of people who have put the show together. It is so exciting that we can now plan for the show to travel around the UK and the world and that many more audiences will get the chance to see it and fall in love all over again with my father’s music.”

Charting the life and times of reggae icon Bob Marley, the current cast includes Duke (as Bob Marley), Gabrielle Brooks (as Rita Marley), Shanay Holmes (as Cindy Breakspeare), Sophia Mackay (as Judy Mowatt), Melissa Brown-Taylor (as Marcia Griffiths), Jacade Simpson (as Bunny Wailer), Natey Jones (as Peter Tosh) and David Albury (as alternate Bob Marley).

It will play its final performance in London’s West End on 8 January 2023, ahead of a new tour (with dates to be announced).

The bio-musical, which received its world premiere performance at the Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue on 1 October 2021.

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GET UP STAND UP! THE BOB MARLEY MUSICAL to Play Final Performance in the West End January 2023

Following the West End, the production will embark on a UK-wide tour with full details to be announced soon.

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Get Up Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical which received its world premiere performance at the Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue on 1 October 2021, will play its final performance in London's West End on 8 January 2023. The critically acclaimed show has been playing to ecstatic crowds since October 2021 at the Lyric Theatre Shaftesbury Avenue and it was nominated for 4 Olivier Awards, including Best New Musical winning the award for best orchestrations. Following the West End, the production will embark on a UK-wide tour with full details to be announced soon. The production is also planning multiple international engagements, with discussions underway in Europe, North and South America. A cast recording featuring the original cast including Olivier Award nominee Arinzé Kene as Bob Marley will be released later this year.

Since its opening in October 2021 lovers of Bob Marley 's inspirational music have flocked to the Lyric Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue to revel in the production's thrilling and uplifting music and to discover Marley's extraordinary life, message and wisdom.

Producers said: "' Bob Marley 's music is inspirational to millions of people around the world. We are so proud to have launched this brilliant musical about his life and music in London's West End and to have brought his legacy to the stage. We are very excited to be planning the future adventures of Get Up Stand Up! which include a UK and International tour, a North American production and a soon to be available Original Cast Recording."

Cedella Marley said: "Hearing my father's music brought to life in this wonderful show has made me so proud. Proud that his legacy has reached so many people, proud that his music has so many fans and continues to inspire new generations and proud of the amazing group of people who have put the show together. It is so exciting that we can now plan for the show to travel around the UK and the world and that many more audiences will get the chance to see it and fall in love all over again with my father's music.

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“A brilliant show that celebrates Marley’s genius” (The Daily Telegraph)

The Olivier award-winning   Get Up Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical  is electrifying sell-out audiences at the Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London. Experience the moving inside story of Bob Marley’s extraordinary life as he battled to take his positive message of love, unity and peace around the world.

Born in the hills of rural Jamaica, part warrior part rock star, Bob Marley changed the world with his inspirational message, revolutionary spirit and musical vision. With unlimited access to Marley’s classic, exuberant songs, the multi award-winning team of  Lee Hall  (writer),  Clint Dyer  (director) and  Michael Duke  (playing  Bob Marley ) embody the energy and charismatic flair of one of music’s greatest ever performers. A dynamic company of actors combine with the very best reggae musicians to bring this absorbing tale of passion, heroism and enduring hope from Trenchtown to the West End.

Lively up yourself to irresistible songs including ‘ Jamming’, ‘Exodus’, ‘Waiting in Vain’, ‘Three Little Birds’, ‘Could You Be Loved’, ‘Redemption Song’, ‘One Love’  and many more. Book now and get yourself where the action is!

Bob Marley - David Albury

Alternate Bob Marley - Ivano Turco

Rita Marley - Cleopatra Rey

Doctor - Tom Bowen

Coxsone Dodd/Lee Perry/Bucky - Newtion Matthews

Little Bob - Philip Kamau, Kristiano Ricardo, Zack Richards

Ensemble - Jack Matthew, Jaime Tait, Luke Buck, Viquichele Cross, Llewellyn Jamal, Kieran McGinn, Pharrell Marshall-Green, Athena Collins

Swings - Andrè Antonio, Cartell Green-Brown, Michael Jeremiah, Summer Priest, Lauran Rae

DJ Sway/Claudie Massop - Craig Blake

Marcia Griffiths - Melissa Brown-Taylor

Cindy Breakspeare - Shanay Holmes

Judy Mowatt - Sophia Mackay

Mama - Julene Robinson

Bunny Wailer - Jacade Simpson

Intermediate Bob Marley - Nate Simpson

Cover Intermediate Bob Marley - Callum Jaye

Chris Blackwell - Charles Blyth

Peter Tosh - Rohan Pinnock-Hamilton

Mrs Grey/Aunty Viola - Amarra Smith

Director - Clint Dyer

Casting Director - Pippa Ailion CDG

Choreographer - Shelley Maxwell

Costume - Lisa Duncan

Lighting Designer - Charles Balfour

Set Designer - Chloe Lamford

Musical Director - Sean Green

Sound - Tony Gayle

Author - Lee Hall

Lyrics By - Bob Marley

Music By - Bob Marley

Musical Supervisor - Phil Bateman

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Get Up Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical

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"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. The irresistible new production, Get Up Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical has come to life 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) 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 for a "a tribute so infectious it defies an audience not to sing and sway along" (The Guardian) and move yourself to the rhythms of 'Exodus', 'No Woman No Cry', 'Waiting in Vain', 'Three Little Birds', ‘I Shot the Sheriff’, 'Could You Be Loved', 'Redemption Song' and other classics, “music that still feels of and for our times.” (The i).

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About Get Up, Stand Up!

Get yourself where the action is and experience the remarkable story of Jamaica’s rebel superstar. The irresistible new production, Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical has come to life 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 Arinzé Kene (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 for a “a tribute so infectious it defies an audience not to sing and sway along” (The Guardian) and move yourself to the rhythms of 'Exodus', 'No Woman No Cry', 'Waiting in Vain', 'Three Little Birds', ‘I Shot the Sheriff’, 'Could You Be Loved', 'Redemption Song' and other classics, “music that still feels of and for our times.” (The i).

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Get Up, Stand Up! cast and creative team

By : Lee Hall Director : Clint Dyer Songs by : Bob Marley Cast list : David Albury, Cleopatra Rey, Shanay Holmes, Sophia Mackay, Melissa Brown-Taylor, Jacade Simpson, Rohan Pinnock-Hamilton, Ivano Turco, Andrè Antonio, Craig Blake, Charles Blyth, Tom Bowen, Luke Buck, Athena Collins, Viquichele Cross, Cartell Green-Brown, Llewellyn Jamal, Callum Jaye, Michael Jeremiah, Philip Kamau, Pharrell Marshall-Green, Jack Matthew, Newton Matthews, Kieran McGinn, Kristiano Palmer, Summer Priest, Lauran Rae, Kristiano Ricardo, Zack Richards, Julene Robinson, Nate Simpson, Amarra Smith, Jaime Tait Lighting : Charles Balfour Sound : Tony Gayle Design : Chloe Lamford Choreography : Shelley Maxwell Costume : Lisa Duncan

Location: West End Railway station: Charing Cross Bus numbers: (Shaftesbury Avenue) 12, 14, 19, 38; (Regent Street) 6, 13, 15, 23, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453 Night bus numbers: (Shaftesbury Avenue) 14, N19, N38; (Regent Street) 6, 12, 23, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453, N3, N13, N15, N109, N18, N136 Car park: Brewer Street (3mins) Directions from tube: (3mins) Take Shaftesbury Avenue along the side where the famous illuminated signs are. The theatre will be on your left about 100 metres along.

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Get Up Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical

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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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What is Get Up Stand Up! about?

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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Running Time

2 hours 30 minutes, including interval.

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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+

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Get Up Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical to close in the West End

The production will embark on a uk-wide tour with full details to be announced soon.

Producers have today announced that the hit production Get Up Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical which received its world premiere performance at the Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue on 1 October 2021, will play its final performance in London’s West End on 8 January 2023. 

The critically acclaimed show has been playing to ecstatic crowds since October 2021 at the Lyric Theatre Shaftesbury Avenue and it was nominated for 4 Olivier Awards, including Best New Musical winning the award for best orchestrations.

Following the West End, the production will embark on a UK-wide tour with full details to be announced soon. The production is also planning multiple international engagements, with discussions underway in Europe, North and South America. A cast recording featuring the original cast including Olivier Award nominee Arinzé Kene as Bob Marley will be released later this year.

Since its opening in October 2021 lovers of Bob Marley’s inspirational music have flocked to the Lyric Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue to revel in the production’s thrilling and uplifting music and to discover Marley’s extraordinary life, message and wisdom.

Producers said: “‘ Bob Marley’s music is inspirational to millions of people around the world.     We are so proud to have launched this brilliant musical about his life and music in London’s West End and to have brought his legacy to the stage. We are very excited to be planning the future adventures of Get Up Stand Up! which include a UK and International tour, a North American production and a soon to be available Original Cast Recording .”

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GET UP STAND UP! THE BOB MARLEY MUSICAL – WEST END CLOSING DATE & UK TOUR ANNOUNCED

⭐ GET UP STAND UP! THE BOB MARLEY MUSICAL – WEST END CLOSING DATE & UK TOUR ANNOUNCED ⭐

Get Up Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical has announced its West End closing date, it has been revealed.

The West End production is set to close, playing its final performance on January 2023.

The critically acclaimed show has been playing to ecstatic crowds since October 2021 at the Lyric Theatre Shaftesbury Avenue and it was nominated for 4 Olivier Awards, including Best New Musical winning the award for best orchestrations.

Following the West End, the production will embark on a UK-wide tour with full details to be announced soon. The production is also planning multiple international engagements, with discussions underway in Europe, North and South America.

A cast recording featuring the original cast including Olivier Award nominee Arinzé Kene as Bob Marley will be released later this year.

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‘Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical’ announces final West End casting

David Albury takes over the role of Bob Marley.

Could you be lovin’ the new Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical cast? A new company will join for performances at the Lyric Theatre ahead of the show’s final performance on 8 Jan. 2023. Book Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical tickets on London Theatre.

David Albury takes over the role of Bob Marley from Michael Duke. ALbury previously starred in Motown the Musical and played Simba in The Lion King . Cleopatra Rey takes over the role of Rita Marley from Gabrielle Brooks.

The full cast features Shanay Holmes as Cindy Breakspeare, Sophia Mackay as Judy Mowatt, Melissa Brown-Taylor as Marcia Griffiths, Jacade Simpson as Bunny Wailer, Rohan Pinnock-Hamilton as Peter Tosh, and Ivano Turco as the alternate Bob Marley.

Andrè Antonio, Craig Blake, Charles Blyth, Tom Bowen, Luke Buck, Athena Collins, Viquichele Cross, Cartell Green-Brown, Llewellyn Jamal, Callum Jaye, Michael Jeremiah, Philip Kamau, Pharrell Marshall-Green, Jack Matthew, Newton Matthews, Kieran McGinn, Kristiano Palmer, Summer Priest, Lauran Rae, Kristiano Ricardo, Zack Richards, Julene Robinson, Nate Simpson, Amarra Smith and Jaime Tait complete the company.

Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical dramatises the life of Bob Marley, a Jamaican reggae superstar who went international with such as “No Woman No Cry," “Exodus” and “Redemption Song.”

Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical premiered at the Lyric Theatre in October 2021 and won an Olivier for Best Orchestrations. Clint Dyer directs Lee Hall's original story, and the show features design by Chloe Lamford, costume design by Lisa Duncan, lighting design by Charles Balfour, sound design by Tony Gayle, and choreography by Shelley Maxwell.

Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical is at the Lyric Theatre.

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Photo credit: David Albury as Bob Marley (Photo by Craig Sugden)

Originally published on Sep 27, 2022 14:24

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Booking for Get Up, Stand Up! extended into 2023 – first images of Michael Duke as Bob Marley released

Michael Duke in Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical at the Lyric Theatre, London. Picture: Craig Sugden

The world premiere run of Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical at the Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue has been extended for second time, taking the quadruple 2022 Olivier Award-nominated production through to 29 January 2023.

The extension announcement coincided with the release of images of new lead Michael Duke ( West Side Story , Manchester Royal Exchange, Thriller Live , The Lyric) who stepped into the role of Bob Marley following the departure of original star Arinzé Kene ( Misty , Bush Theatre/Trafalgar Studios, Girl From the North Country , The Old Vic).

Commenting on the success of the production and the arrival of Duke, producers Playful Productions, Stage Play and Cedella Marley said: “Bob’s music has a power to heal, and bring joy and life and happiness to the whole world. In these difficult times we are so pleased that audiences are feeling the positive vibrations reverberating around the Lyric Theatre which we have made our home. ONE LOVE to all nominees and welcome to our family, the brilliant Michael Duke.”

Duke has joined Gabrielle Brooks ( Everybody’s Talking About Jamie , Sheffield Crucible, Our House , The Savoy) as Rita Marley, Shanay Holmes ( Thriller Live , The Lyric, High Fidelity , Turbine Theatre) as Cindy Breakspeare, Sophia Mackay ( The Grinning Man , Trafalgar Theatre, Bubbly Black Girl Who Sheds Her Chameleon Skin , Theatre Royal Stratford East) as Judy Mowatt, Melissa Brown-Taylor ( The Book of Mormon , Prince of Wales, This Is Elvis UK tour) as Marcia Griffiths, Jacade Simpson ( The Book of Mormon , Prince of Wales, Kiss Me, Kate , Opera North) as Bunny Wailer, Natey Jones ( Tina – The Tina Turner Musical , Aldwych Theatre, Small Island , National Theatre) as Peter Tosh and David Albury ( Motown The Musical , Shaftesbury Theatre, Committee…(A New Musical) , Donmar Warehouse) as alternate Bob Marley.

The cast also includes Daniel Bailey, Craig Blake, Charles Blyth, Luke Buck, Maxwell Cole, Athena Collins, Viquichele Cross, Kimmy Edwards, Raphael Estavia, Henry Faber, Cannon Hay, Llewellyn Jamal, Savanna Jeffrey, Kieran McGinn, Rohan Pinnock-Hamilton, Cleopatra Rey, Julene Robinson, Lawrence Rowe, Nate Simpson, Amarra Smith, Archie Smith, Declan Spaine, Jaime Tait and Teddy Wills.

Developed with the backing of Marley’s family and with unlimited access to the musician’s platinum-selling catalogue of music, Billy Elliot The Musical writer Lee Hall’s latest musical is directed by award-winning director Clint Dyer.

Tracing Marley’s journey from his home in rural Jamaica to the international stage, the creative team for the production includes choreographer Shelley Maxwell, musical supervisor Phil Bateman, set designer Chloe Lamford, lighting designer Charles Balfour, sound designer Tony Gayle, costume designer Lisa Duncan, video designer Tal Yarden, casting director Pippa Ailion and musical director Sean Green with wigs, hair and make-up by Campbell Young.

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Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical announces final West End performance

But the show has teased some things yet to come…

Producers of Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical have announced that the musical will take its final bow in the West End on 8th January 2023.

But that's not the end for the musical as they announce that a UK tour and international productions are in the works along with a cast recording.

A statement on their social media says: ‘Our Olivier Award-winning show will now run in the West End until 8 Jan, with a UK tour and international productions to follow’.

Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical is currently running at the Lyric Theatre and tells the story of the famous reggae musician's life.

Who's in the West End cast?

The cast includes Michael Duke (Bob Marley), Gabrielle Brooks (Rita Marley), Shanay Holmes (Cindy Breakspeare), Sophia Mackay (Judy Mowatt), Melissa Brown-Taylor (Marcia Griffiths), Jacade Simpson (Bunny Wailer), Natey Jones (Peter Tosh), David Albury (Alternate Bob Marley) Daniel Bailey, Craig Blake, Charles Blyth, Luke Buck, Maxwell Cole, Athena Collins, Viquichele Cross, Kimmy Edwards, Raphael Estavia, Henry Faber, Cannon Hay, Llewellyn Jamal, Savanna Jeffrey, Kieran McGinn, Rohan Pinnock-Hamilton, Cleopatra Rey, Julene Robinson, Lawrence Rowe, Nate Simpson, Amarra Smith, Archie Smith, Declan Spaine, Jaime Tait, Teddy Wills.

Which songs are in Get Up Stand Up?

This musical includes several of Bob Marley's greatest hits including 'Jamming', 'No Woman No Cry', 'Three Little Birds', 'One Love', 'Get Up, Stand Up' and plenty more.

Get Up, Stand Up!: Creative team

Get Up, Stand Up! has a book by Lee Hall and was directed by Clint Dyer. The musical has choreography by Shelley Maxwell, musical supervision and arrangement by Phil Bateman, set design by Chloe Lamford, costume design by Lisa Duncan, lighting design by Charles Balfour, sound design by Tony Gayle, sound effect design by Ben Grant, video design by Tal Yarden and wigs, hair and make-up is by Campbell Younf.

The orchestrator is Simon Hale, the Musical Director is Sean Green and casting was by Pippa Ailion CDG.

Has Get Up, Stand Up! won any awards?

The musical picked up four nominations at the 2022 Olivier Awards and with Simon Hale winning Best Original Score or New Orchestrations.

Read the full list of winners at the 2022 Olivier Awards.

How to get tickets to Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical

Get Up, Stand Up! is now booking until 8th January 2023, tickets can be purchased at the box office by calling 0330 333 4812 or by booking online .

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Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical

• November 2021 - So much more than just a celebration of the reggae legend's music

Discover the formidable true story of the pioneer of reggae music, Bob Marley, with Get Up Stand Up tickets

Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical , a brand-new musical biopic of one of the most iconic musicians of all-time runs at the Lyric Theatre until January 2023.

The musical takes direct inspiration from Bob Marley’s visionary lyrics to tell his extraordinary personal story, featuring some of his greatest songs including “No Woman No Cry”, “3 Little Birds” and “Exodus”.

Marley is considered one of the pioneers of reggae music and played an integral role in increasing the visibility of Jamaican music and the Rastafarian movement worldwide. He died from cancer in 1981, receiving a state funeral in Jamaica and an outpouring of grief globally. His posthumous greatest hits album, Legend, became the best-selling reggae album of all-time.

Michael Duke ( The Inheritance ) takes on the titular role, with further casting including Gabrielle Brooks as Rita Marley, Melissa Brown-Taylor as Marcia Griffiths and Henry Faber as Island Records Founder, Chris Blackwell. The musical features a book by Lee Hall ( Billy Elliot, Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour ) and direction from Clint Dyer ( Death of England, The Big Life ).

Get Up, Stand Up has wowed audiences at the Lyric Theatre since 2021. Don’t miss your chance to discover the personal story of one of music’s most important and influential artists before it takes its final West End bow on 8 January 2023.

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Get Up, Stand Up!  is recommended for ages 12+

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Celebrate Bob Marley’s extraordinary legacy in this jukebox musical, featuring “No Woman No Cry”, “Three Little Birds” and more.

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I have watched this show previously and throughly enjoyed it, I learnt a lot more about Bob Marley that I didn't really know great music acting and singing were fantastic. Will be definitely returning to watch it again at dome point.

I honestly would give 50 stars if I could! This show was undeniably the best show I have ever seen. From the moment it begins you really want to have a dance and sing along (however you are advised not too....well not right then anyway) it's powerf Read more

This was a really good production and the actress playing Rita Marley stood out for me in particular. I didn't know much about the Bob Marley story but found his life incredibly interesting after watching this. Great songs - and I was surprised at Read more

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About Get Up, Stand Up!

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.

1st October, 2021

8th January, 2023

Lyric Theatre

Get Up, Stand Up! cast and creative team

By : Lee Hall Director : Clint Dyer Songs by : Bob Marley Cast list : David Albury, Cleopatra Rey, Shanay Holmes, Sophia Mackay, Melissa Brown-Taylor, Jacade Simpson, Rohan Pinnock-Hamilton, Ivano Turco, Andrè Antonio, Craig Blake, Charles Blyth, Tom Bowen, Luke Buck, Athena Collins, Viquichele Cross, Cartell Green-Brown, Llewellyn Jamal, Callum Jaye, Michael Jeremiah, Philip Kamau, Pharrell Marshall-Green, Jack Matthew, Newton Matthews, Kieran McGinn, Kristiano Palmer, Summer Priest, Lauran Rae, Kristiano Ricardo, Zack Richards, Julene Robinson, Nate Simpson, Amarra Smith, Jaime Tait Lighting : Charles Balfour Sound : Tony Gayle Design : Chloe Lamford Choreography : Shelley Maxwell Costume : Lisa Duncan

Location: West End Railway station: Charing Cross Bus numbers: (Shaftesbury Avenue) 12, 14, 19, 38; (Regent Street) 6, 13, 15, 23, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453 Night bus numbers: (Shaftesbury Avenue) 14, N19, N38; (Regent Street) 6, 12, 23, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453, N3, N13, N15, N109, N18, N136 Car park: Brewer Street (3mins) Directions from tube: (3mins) Take Shaftesbury Avenue along the side where the famous illuminated signs are. The theatre will be on your left about 100 metres along.

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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.

What to Watch For:

• Bob Marley isn't the artist's birth name. His full name was Nesta Robert Marley. Bob Marley adopted the "Bob" as his first name in order to sound more masculine after a Jamaican immigration officer commented “Nesta” was girlish.
• Bob Marley wasn’t just a singer and musician. He was deeply involved with Jamaican and international politics. In 1978, Marley was awarded the Peace Medal from the United Nations in 1978 for his work on justice and peace. The Peace Medal recognised Marley’s effort to protect millions of disenfranchised Black people worldwide.
• Even though Bob Marley pioneered reggae music and is considered to be one of the greatest artists of all time, Marley never had a UK number one hit! However, three of his songs reached number five in the charts: “Could You Be Loved,” “One Love/People Get Ready,” and “Iron Lion Zion.”
• There could have been a world without any Bob Marley songs. As a child, Marley learned the art of palmreading and predicting what would happen to friends and family. Marley stopped palmreading at seven years old and later became a global superstar. We wonder what was on Marley’s life line and fate line.
• This isn’t the first musical all about Bob Marley. In 2017, Kwame Kwei-Armah wrote One Love: The Bob Marley Musical . Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical is the first Bob Marley West End musical.

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The Get Up Kids have announced UK and EU tour dates for ‘Something to Write Home About”s 25th anniversary

• By Sam Taylor
• Wed 11th September, 2024

The Get Up Kids have announced a UK and European tour for 2025.

The dates will celebrate the 25th anniversary of their album ‘Something to Write Home About’. The Kansas City band recently released a digital reissue of the LP featuring 12 rare or previously unreleased demos.

A physical version, featuring an expanded 28-page booklet, is due out on 25th September.

Reflecting on the album’s creation, frontman Matt Pryor says: “Our first record is what it is – its imperfections are one of the things that people like about it. But I personally wanted us to record something that sounded like a real band, that sounded professional and, you know, big.”

The tour, which includes dates across Europe and the UK, will kick off on 22nd May 2025 in Athens .

MAY 22 An Club, Athens, Greece 23 The Cage, Livorno, Italy 24 Rock Planet Club, Pinarella di Cervia, Italy 25 Legend Club, Milan, Italy 27 Conne Island, Leipzig, Germany 28 Columbia Theater, Berlin, Germany 29 Fabrik, Hamburg, Germany 30 Stollwerck, Cologne, Germany 31 Trix, Antwerp, Belgium

JUNE 1 Melkweg, Amsterdam, Netherlands 3 Marble Factory, Bristol, UK 4 Rescue Rooms, Nottingham, UK 5 Brudenell Social Club, Leeds, UK 6 Whelans, Dublin, Ireland 7 Gorilla, Manchester, UK 8 St Lukes, Glasgow, UK 10 Northumbria University, Newcastle, UK 11 Electric Ballroom, London, UK

AUGUST 20-23 Canela Party, Torremolinos, Spain

Tickets for the tour will go on general sale on 16th September at 10am BST.

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