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A reimagined stage version of the Jamaican classic 'The Harder They Come' opens September 13 at Stratford East Theatre, London.
Written by Pulitzer Prize winner Suzan-Lori Parks and directed by Matthew Xia, the production makes its UK debut following a run at The Public Theater in New York.
London actor Natey Jones stars as Ivan, the role made famous by Jimmy Cliff.
First released in 1972 and directed by Perry Henzell, the film told the story of an aspiring singer caught in Kingston’s corrupt music scene.
Inspired by outlaw Ivanhoe “Rhyging” Martin, its gritty realism and reggae soundtrack by Jimmy Cliff, Desmond Dekker, Toots and The Maytals, and The Melodians helped introduce reggae, to pop fans.
