News: Images of Arinzé Kene have been released from Bob Marley musical workshop

New images of a rehearsal workshop have been released from upcoming Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical. Arinzé Kene is set to portray the legendary musician in the world premiere.

Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical is set to open at the Lyric Theatre in October this year, with tickets on sale now.

The musical celebrates the story of Jamaica’s global superstar, featuring a back catalogue of his greatest songs.

From the hills of rural Jamaica, armed only with his overwhelming talent and righteous beliefs, Bob Marley applied himself with resolute determination to achieve international acclaim for his prophetic musical message – a gospel of love and unity.

With unlimited access to Marley’s platinum-selling catalogue of music, the musical unites the multi award-winning team of writer Lee Hall and director Clint Dyer. A euphoric company of performers fuse with the finest reggae musicians to bring this triumphant tale of passion, political unrest and progress from Trenchtown to the West End.

Creative team includes choreographer Shelley Maxwell, musical supervisor Phil Bateman, set designer Chloe Lamford, lighting designer Charles Balfour, sound designer Tony Gayle, costume designer Lisa Duncan, video designer Tal Yarden, casting director Pippa Ailion CDG and musical director Sean Green.

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