Based on the cult classic film that brought reggae to the world, The Harder They Come tells the story of Ivan, an aspiring singer who arrives in Kingston, Jamaica, determined to live out his dreams on...

The 140 year-old East London venue has confirmed its upcoming programme of work

The impact of great art is physical as much as it is psychological. I recall the first time I saw Perry Henzell’s 1972 film, The Harder They Come. I’d been in the pub and, as we did then with just fou...

Stratford East’s production of The Harder They Come bursts with energy, color, and rhythm, bringing the streets of 1970s Kingston vividly to life.

After first performing at the Freelance Royalty Scratch Night how did HOLD THE LINE go on to sell out nights at Edinburgh Festival Fringe We sat down with Gabriela Chanova (actor and co-producer) to....

Stratford East has announced the full cast and creative team for the UK premiere of The Harder They Come, a newly adapted reggae musical

An evening of stand-up comedy headlined by the Off Menu star, with a co-headliner and supporting cast to be announced.

Monologues, poetry, stand-up and other performances, in support of and raising funds for Palestinian causes.

Stratford East today announces the full cast and creative team for the UK premiere of THE HARDER THEY COME, the newly adapted reggae musical based on the cult Jamaican film of the same name. Adapted by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Suzan-Lori Parks (Topdog/Underdog, The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess) and directed by Olivier Award-winner Matthew Xia…

Stratford East has released first look rehearsal images for The Harder They Come, the newly adapted reggae musical based on the cult Jamaican film of the same name. Check out the photos here!

Songs from the blockbuster Bollywood film Sholay (1975) performed with live singers and dancers

Stratford East has announced the full cast and creative team for the UK premiere of The Harder They Come, a newly adapted reggae musical

Stratford East has announced the cast and creative team for the community production of William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet co-produced with Sadler's Wells. Learn more here!