The world premiere of Get Up, Stand Up!, the new bio-musical inspired by the life and songs of Reggae legend Bob Marley, opens today (Wed) in London’s West End at the Lyric Theatre.
Its original February opening was delayed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Get Up, Stand Up!, which began previews earlier this month, stars Nigerian born British actor Arinzé Kene in the title role, alongside Gabrielle Brooks as Rita Marley, Shanay Holmes as Cindy Breakspeare, Sophia Mackay as Judy Mowatt, Melissa Brown-Taylor as Marcia Griffiths and Jacade Simpson as the late Bunny Wailer.
This new West End musical retraces the story of the global superstar, from rural Jamaica to international stardom.
The soundtrack includes reggae favourites such as ‘No Woman No Cry’, ‘I Shot the Sheriff’ and ‘Could You Be Loved’.
