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Bob Marley's fascinating story gets the full West End treatment in this new bio-musical

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This production is recommended for ages 12+

Performance dates

1 October 2021 - 8 January 2023

Run time 2 hours 30 minutes (including interval)

Includes interval

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Olivier Award winning Get Up Stand Up! Bob Marley musical tickets on sale!

The compelling true story of world-renowned reggae artist Bob Marley is playing live on the West End stage! The Olivier Award winning new bio-musical Get Up Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical has had West End audiences enthralled. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Bob Marley is best known for putting reggae on the global radar and for uniting his native country of Jamaica during its dark era of warring factions.

You'll need to act fast if you want to catch the Zion Train to Pimper's Paradise for the smash-hit Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical. Tickets to see the Bob Marley jukebox musical are selling faster than you can say "Three Little Birds Dub!"

Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical cast

The titular role of iconic Rastaman Bob Marley is played by David Albury. Albury has previous appeared on the West End in Motown and the nation tour of The Lion King. The role was originated by Arinzé Kene, and earned him an Olivier Award nomination for Best Actor in a Musical.

Duke is joined by Cleopatra Rey as Rita Marley, Athena Collins as Marcia Griffiths, Shanay Holmes as Cindy Breakspeare, Rohan Pinnock-Hamilton as Peter Tosh, Sophia Mackay as Judy Mowatt and Jacade Simpson as Bunny Wailer and Ivano Turco as alternate Bob Marley. The Get Up, Stand Up cast is complete by Andrè Antonio, Craig Blake, Charles Blyth, Tom Bowen, Luke Buck, 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.

What is the Bob Marley musical about?

As the title suggests, Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical is about the legendary Rastafarian himself, Bob Marley. The musical takes inspiration from Marley's imaginative lyrics to tell his extraordinary life story from beginning to end. The Get, Up Stand Up! musical features an electrifying mix of Bob Marley's greatest hits performed live on stage.

What songs will be in the West End Bob Marley musical?

With access to Marley's broad catalogue of hits that holds no precedence, the musical Get Up, Stand Up! will feature such head-bobbing tunes as "No Woman No Cry", "3 Little Birds", "Exodus", "Get Up Stand Up", and many, many more.

Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical creative team

The exciting new production has been adapted for the stage by an Olivier Award-winning team of creatives made up of writer Lee Hall (Billy Elliot The Musical) and director Clint Dyer. Lee Hall's book adopts ideas from Marley's visionary song lyrics to tell the artist's personal story. 

The full creative team was recently announced and the new show will feature choreography by Shelley Maxwell, set design by Chloe Lamford, costume design by Lisa Duncan, casting by Pippa Ailion CDG, lighting design by Charles Balfour, sound design by Tony Gayle, musical supervision by Phil Bateman, video design by Tal Yarden, and musical direction by Sean Green. It is produced in London's West End by Playful ProductionsStage Play, and Cedella Marley.

Everything you need to know about Bob Marley

A master musician and statesmen, Jamaican singer Bob Marley is widely regarded as one of the most significant and influential icons in entertainment from the 20th century. Both his catchy music and alternative lifestyle have paved the way for new generations as his unwavering legacy continues to shine through his timeless hits.

Out of any posthumous celebrity, Bob Marley has the second-highest social media following to date with over 71 million Facebook fans, ranking his page among the Top 10 Facebook celebrity pages. What's more, Bob Marley's discography has managed to sell millions upon millions of records worldwide and his widely popular compilation album Legend holds the record for both the longest-charting album in Billboard history and the world's best-selling reggae album of all time.

Marley's awards and accolades include induction into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1994) and the ASCAP Songwriters Hall of Fame (2010), multiple entries into the GRAMMY® Hall Of Fame, a GRAMMY® Lifetime Achievement Award (2001), and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (2001).

Get Up, Stand Up! Bob Marley tickets are subject to high demand and the show MUST CLOSE 8 January 2023. Be sure to book early to secure the best seats at the Lyric Theatre at the best prices whilst stocks last, or you may just live to regret it!

Special notes

Neither the late Bob Marley nor a holographic projection of the singer will be appearing in this production.

Venue Dispatch: Please note you will be contacted by the venue 24-48 hours before the performance with instructions on how to check-in and retrieve your e-ticket

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Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical had its world premiere at the West End’s Lyric Theatre in October 2021. The incredible musical features the world-famous discography of iconic Rastaman Bob Marley. The production stars Arinzé Kene in the title role of world-renowned reggae star Bob Marley. Check below to see our top 5 songs which are featured in the musical.

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With Bob and the Wailers blasting in my Marley headphones I make my way down to the Lyric Theatre for my latest outing to the West End. Entering the foyer into my stalls seat, the set is a sight to behold, booming speakers and flashes of light matching the tone of the music are a plenty.

13 Nov, 2021 | By Kay Johal

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Review: Get Up, Stand Up! - Joy, hope, tears and iconic music!

Last night I got to see the sizzling new production, Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical, at the Lyric Theatre, London. I was so lucky to get tickets for this show as it was packed and buzzing way before it started; and it was just a brilliant night out.

5 Nov, 2021 | By Carole Lovstrom

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Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley musical extends West End run!

The Bob Marley musical opened its doors earlier this month at London’s Lyric Theatre and has since received hit reviews and high acclaim! The producers have now announced that the brand-new show has extended its West End run. Tickets for Get Up, Stand Up! are now booking until 18 September 2022!

26 Oct, 2021 | By Jade Ali

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Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical announces complete West End cast

The Bob Marley musical is set to have its world premiere in the West End this Autumn! The show will open at London’s Lyric Theatre on 1 October 2021. Get Up, Stand Up! tickets are booking now for the highly anticipate opening. The production previously announced that Arinzé Kene will play the title role of Bob Marley; and now it the full West End cast has been revealed.

9 Jul, 2021 | By Jade Ali

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Get Up! Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical will have its world premiere at the West End’s Lyric Theatre this October. The new bio-musical tells the story of the icons life and features Marley’s greatest hits such as the title song ‘Get Up, Stand Up’, ‘No Woman, No Cry’, ‘3 Little Birds’, and many more! Today, 22 April, marks the anniversary of the One Love Peace Concert, and in celebration of the iconic event and the legend himself, we have comprised 10 interesting facts, you may or may not have known.

Tickets for Get Up! Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical are now booking for its run in the West End this Autumn.

22 Apr, 2021 | By Jade Ali

Bob Marley Musical Get Up! Stand Up! reschedules opening to Autumn 2021

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Bob Marley Musical Get Up! Stand Up! reschedules opening to Autumn 2021

The producers of Get Up! Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical have taken the decision to reschedule the world premiere until Autumn. The first preview will now take place on 1 October 2021 at the West End’s Lyric Theatre. Ticketholders will be contacted in due course by their point of purchase with updated booking details.

18 Feb, 2021 | By Jade Ali

Book the best tickets for Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical today!West End Bob Marley musical now to be directed by Clint Dyer

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West End Bob Marley musical now to be directed by Clint Dyer

Originally meant to be directed by Dominic Cooke (Follies, Clybourne Park), the upcoming musical on Bob Marley's life entitled Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Story will now be directed by Clint Dyer, who is perhaps best known for directing The Big Life at the Theatre Royal Stratford East and Death of England starring Roy Williams at the National Theatre in London. The new musical is due to premiere at the West End's Lyric Theatre next year in February with Olivier Award nominee Arinzé Kene (Mistyattached to star as the Jamaican singer.

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