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Harder They
Come Returns to UK Stage |
LONDON (JIS),
January 10, 2008: The
theatrical production of the 'Harder They Come' returns to
the United Kingdom (UK) stage this year, with performances
at the prestigious Barbican Centre and the Birmingham
Hippodrome from March to April.
This follows sell-out runs at the Theatre Royal Stratford
East last year and in 2006. The production at the Barbican
Centre will run from March 6 to April 5, before moving to
the Birmingham Hippodrome from April 11 to 13.
'Harder They Come' is based on the iconic 1970s film
starring international reggae icon Jimmy Cliff, which was
produced and directed by Perry Henzell and co-written by
Trevor Rhone. It tells the story of young Ivan Martin, who
heads to Kingston with dreams of becoming a reggae star, but
the harsh reality of the Jamaican music scene drives him to
a fast and furious life as an outlaw. |
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The Barbican cast
will include Roland Bell and Joanna Francis, who were part
of the 2006 and 2007 performances. Classic songs from the
film's soundtrack including 'You Can Get It If You Really
Want' and 'By the Rivers of Babylon' will be performed to
accompaniment by a live reggae band.
To complement the stage production, Barbican Films will
present a two-week 'Film Jamaica' cinema season from March
12 to March 30. The season will celebrate the island's rich
musical heritage.
Film producer Justine Henzell, daughter of Perry Henzell,
who died in 2006, will introduce the screening of the
original version of the Harder They Come on Wednesday, March
12.
In addition, internationally renowned dub poet,
Jamaican-born Linton Kwesi Johnson, will perform at the
Barbican Hall on March 9, sharing the stage with Dennis
Bovell's Dub Band, Winston Francis, Jean 'Binta' Breeze and
Shirley Thompson.
The Barbican Centre is the largest multi-arts centre in
Europe, featuring art, film, music, theatre, dance and
education under one roof.
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