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I Was Looking at the Ceiling … (2010-07-Theatre Royal Stratford East-London)

Type de série: Revival
Théâtre: Theatre Royal Stratford East (Londres - Angleterre)
Durée : 5 mois 2 semaines
Nombre :
Première Preview : Wednesday 07 July 2010
Première : Wednesday 07 July 2010
Dernière : Saturday 17 July 2010
Mise en scène : Kerry Michael • Matthew Xia •
Chorégraphie : Jason Pennycooke •
Producteur :
Avec : Cynthia Erivo (Leila), Jason Denton (David), Anna Mateo (Consuelo), Stewart Charlesworth (Mike), Leon Lopez (Dewain), Natasha J. Barnes (Tiffany), Colin Ryan (Rick)
Commentaires : John Adams is the minimalist composer best known for his operas “Nixon in China” and “The Death of Klinghoffer”. This “musical” is a mixture of song-cycle, opera, blues, rock, gospel and funk and is performed with no dialogue. It was first staged in May 1995 in Berkeley, California, and its title is based on a comment by one of the survivors. This was a joint production between the Barbican and the Theatre Royal, Stratford East. The critics were divided on whether this was an opera or a musical, and whether it belonged in a concert-hall rather than a theatre. However, there was much praise for the performers.

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Take Away (2011-06-Theatre Royal Stratford East-London)

Type de série: Original
Théâtre: Theatre Royal Stratford East (Londres - Angleterre)
Durée : 3 semaines
Nombre :
Première Preview : Thursday 16 June 2011
Première : Thursday 16 June 2011
Dernière : Saturday 09 July 2011
Mise en scène : Kerry Michael •
Chorégraphie : Jason Pennycooke •
Producteur :
Avec : Stephen Hoo (Eddie Woo), Gabby Wong (Angela), Gloria Onitri (Sheila), Natasha Jayetileke (Dillon), Marcus Ellard (Reese), Shelley Williams (Guardian Angel), Pik-Sen Lim (Widow Chu), Windson Liong (Lum), Ozzie Yue (Henry)

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The harder they come (2006-03-Theatre Royal Stratford East-London)

Type de série: Original
Théâtre: Theatre Royal Stratford East (Londres - Angleterre)
Durée : 2 mois 2 semaines
Nombre :
Première Preview : Saturday 25 March 2006
Première : Saturday 25 March 2006
Dernière : Saturday 10 June 2006
Mise en scène : Kerry Michael • Dawn Reid •
Chorégraphie : Jackie Guy •
Producteur :
Avec : Delroy Atkinson (Longa), Rolan Bell (Ivan), Delroy Brown (Preacher), Stephen Cole (First Keyboard Player), Dermot Daly (Policeman), Joanna Francis (Elsa), Yvonne Gidden (Ms Ivy), Lain Gray (Ray Pierre), Norris Jackson (Second Keyboard Player), Marlon King (Pedro), Joy Mack (Miss Daisy), Perry Melius (The Drummer), Wayne Nunes (Bass player), Marcus Powell (Hilton), Susan Lawson-Reynolds (Pinky), Trevor A Toussaint (Jose), Alan Weekes (Guitar Player), Karlene Wray (Precious), Chinua Cole (Mrs Ivy's Son - some dates), Abel Miller (Mrs Ivy's Son - some dates)

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The harder they come (2007-02-Theatre Royal Stratford East-London)

Type de série: Reprise
Théâtre: Theatre Royal Stratford East (Londres - Angleterre)
Durée : 1 mois 3 semaines
Nombre :
Première Preview : Thursday 01 February 2007
Première : Thursday 01 February 2007
Dernière : Saturday 31 March 2007
Mise en scène : Kerry Michael • Dawn Reid •
Chorégraphie : Jackie Guy •
Producteur :
Avec : Rolan Bell (Ivan), Delroy Brown (Longa), Norris Jackson (Keyboard Player), Susan Lawson-Reynolds (Pinky), Perry Melius (The Drummer), Marcus Powell (Hilton), Trevor A Toussaint (Jose), Alan Weekes (Guitar Player), Darren Benjamin (Keyboard Player), Dermot Daly (Policeman), Joanna Francis (Elsa), Marlon King (Pedro), Joy Mack (Miss Daisy), Wayne Nunes (Bass Player), Nataylia Roni (Precious), Chris Tummings (Ray Pierre)

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The harder they come (2008-03-Barbican Theatre-London)

Type de série: Revival
Théâtre: Barbican (Londres - Angleterre)
Salle : Theatre
Durée : 4 semaines
Nombre :
Première Preview : Thursday 06 March 2008
Première : Thursday 06 March 2008
Dernière : Saturday 05 April 2008
Mise en scène : Kerry Michael • Dawn Reid •
Chorégraphie : Jackie Guy •
Producteur :
Avec : Rolan Bell (Ivan), Joanna Francis (Elsa), Victor Romero-Evans (Pedro), Joe Speare (José), Susan Lawson-Reynolds (Pinky), Derek Elroy, Mensah Bediako (Preacher), Marcus Powell , Ricardo Coke-Thomas, Jacqui Dubois, Neisha-yen Jones.
Commentaires : This had undergone some re-writing since its Stratford East outings, and, with a running time of three hours, some critics felt it was now somewhat overblown and drawn out. However, Rolan Bell’s performance was even stronger, and, in the words of the Financial Times critic, “It is very hard to dislike a show that dismisses its audience for the interval with the mischievous words ‘Fifteen minute ganja break’.” The show transferred to the Playhouse in June where it ran for fourteen weeks, closing on September 13th.
Presse : 'Hot ticket: The Harder They Come' The Daily Telegraph
'The evening is an astonishment in every way; an exhilarating, bleeding-at-the-edges slice of Jamaica life.' The Guardian
‘A sure fire smash-hit.’ Time Out
'A terrific, thrilling night-out.' The Guardian
'The coolest musical in town by miles.' The Sunday Times
'Pure unadulterated fun.' Metro
'Tunes from the very top drawer.' The Daily Telegraph
'A Caribbean cracker.' Evening Standard
'A top-notch band and some stirring vocal performances from an indecently talented cast.' What's On Stage*****
Read the full 5* review
'The show is exhilarating.' The Times
'A fittingly joyful celebration of the film, its songs and its sadly departed creator.' Metro****
'Hard to beat as a night out for reggae lovers.' thelondonpaper****
'A stellar performance.' Financial Times****
'Scintillating performances... Bitter-sweet stuff.' The Sunday Telegraph****
'The cast is fantastic.' The Observer
'A sensuous pleasure.' The Daily Telegraph
'As the actors sing songs such as (Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher And Higher, this spirited dance musical does the same to the audience.' Sunday Express****

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The harder they come (2008-05-Playhouse Theatre-London)

Type de série: West End Transfer
Théâtre: Playhouse Theatre (Londres - Angleterre)
Durée : 3 mois
Nombre : 112 représentations
Première Preview : Friday 23 May 2008
Première : Monday 09 June 2008
Dernière : Saturday 13 September 2008
Mise en scène : Kerry Michael • Dawn Reid •
Chorégraphie : Jackie Guy •
Producteur :
Avec : Rolan Bell (Ivan), Joanna Francis (Elsa), Marlon King (Pedro), Joe Speare (José), Susan Lawson-Reynolds (Pinky), Derek Elroy, Victor Romero-Evans (Preacher), Marcus Powell , Ricardo Coke-Thomas, Jacqui Dubois, Neisha-yen Jones.
Commentaires : This had undergone some re-writing since its Stratford East outings, and, with a running time of three hours, some critics felt it was now somewhat overblown and drawn out. However, Rolan Bell’s performance was even stronger, and, in the words of the Financial Times critic, “It is very hard to dislike a show that dismisses its audience for the interval with the mischievous words ‘Fifteen minute ganja break’.” The show transferred to the Playhouse in June where it ran for fourteen weeks, closing on September 13th.