The Harder They Come – Stratford East - North West End UK

The Harder They Come – Stratford East,  London - The Reviews Hub

Book and New Songs: Suzan-Lori Parks  Music: Jimmy Cliff  Director: Matthew Xia Natey Jones is a real star in this new musical version of cult film The Harder They Come. He works incredibly hard as country boy Ivan, newly arrived in Kingston, Jamaica, to forge a music career. His performance of the title song towards [...] The post The Harder They Come – Stratford East,  London appeared first on The Reviews Hub.

The Harder They Come – Stratford East - North West End UK

The Harder They Come, currently showing at Stratford East is an updated remix of the stage musical, last performed almost 20 years ago at the same venue. That pioneering production was an adaption of Perry Henzell’s 1972 cult film of the same name, co-written by Trevor Rhone. Henzell is regarded as the ‘Father of Jamaican film’. For his debut, the director cast the singer Jimmy Cliff in the lead role. This not only made Cliff a household name bu…

REVIEW: The Harder They Come

Rating: 4.5 out of 5. Can you get it if you really want? Stratford East’s production of The Harder They Come bursts with energy, color, and rhythm, bringing the streets of 1970s Kingston vividly to life. From the bustling market scenes to the smoky clubs, the stage pulses with movement, music, and vibrant set pieces. The production combines lively choreography, dynamic lighting, and eye-catching costumes to immerse the audience in the sights, so…