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Operated by The Society of London Theatre
The Harder They Come
Playhouse Theatre, Northumberland Avenue, LondonHit reggae musical based on the 1972 Jimmy Cliff film.
Ivan is a country boy who dreams of becoming a reggae star. When the harsh reality of the music scene drives him into a fast and furious life as an outlaw, he would rather die than kill his dream.
This production was first staged at the Theatre Royal Stratford East in 2005, where it enjoyed two sell-out seasons, repeating this success at the Barbican in spring 2008.
For more information read our First Night Feature.
Cast & CreativesEXPAND
cast: Rolan Bell, Jacqui Dubois, Derek Elroy, Victor Romero Evans, Joann Francis, Matthew J Henry, Marlon King, Susan Lawson-Reynolds, Joy Mack, Marcus Powell, Joe Speare, Chris Tummings
director: Kerry Michael and Dawn Reid
sound: Stefan Lumsden
lighting designer: Jo Joelson
choreographer: Jackie Guy
designer: Ultz
producer: Jan Ryan and Robert Fox
Ticket Prices:
£10-£32.50
About the show
- Age Suitability: General
- Genre: Musical
- Sub-Genre: Musical-Drama
- Show Times: Mon-Sat 19:30, Mats Wed & Sat 14:30
- opening night:
- Box Office:
08700 606 642
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Venue InformationHIDE
Playhouse Theatre
Northumberland Avenue, London, United Kingdom, WC2N 5DE
- Nearest tube: Charing Cross(250m) Embankment (100m)
- Nearest bus: 3, 6, 9, 12, 13, 15, 23, 24, 29, 53, 77A, 88, 91, 139, 159, 176, 453
- Nearest train: Charing Cross (250m)
- Parking: Westminter City Council car park in Spring Gardens (Trafalgar Square), NCP at Bedfordbury. Single and double yellow lines in Northumberland Avenue. Taxi rank on the Embankment and at Charing Cross Station.
- Air conditioned: 1
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Venue Access InformationEXPAND
- How to book: Tel: 0844 871 7677 Fax: 020 8544 7485 Minicom: 0870 060 6641
- Telephones: There is a public telephone.
- Discounts: Discounts depend on the current production - please check with the Box Office.
- Limited mobility: There is good leg room in the Stalls and the Boxes.
- Access description: Level access through double doors opening outwards from the pavement. Box Office on the left, then 3 shallow steps up to foyer. No further steps into Stalls seating. 28 steps up to Dress Circle and 82 steps up to Upper Circle. Staircases have highlights and hand rails. Hard flooring in foyer for wheelchairs. Theatre opens 30min before performance.
- Hearing impaired: Induction loop system at Box Office. Infra-red system in auditorium. 11 headsets and 3 loops.
- Guide dogs policy: Guide dogs are allowed inside the auditorium. Staff also available to dog-sit in foyer or Box Office.
- Wheelchairs: Contact the Box Office in advance so that the ramp (steep) can be placed over the 3 shallow steps inside the main entrance. No steps to the Stalls, which are on a shallow rake. 2 spaces for wheelchair users at G1 and G24. Companions can sit in same row. Scooter users can access the foyer and stalls, but must transfer. Transfer seating available to any Stalls aisle seat. Each wheelchair user must bring a non-disabled companion.
- Toilets: Toilets off the restaurant bar, the Royal Circle and the Upper Circle.
- Disabled toilets: Adapted toilet in foyer to the right of the Stalls entrance.
- Bars: Toilets off the stalls bar, the Dress Circle and the Upper Circle. No steps from Stalls to foyer bar (no seating). Stalls bar (moveable seats, tables) down 29 steps from foyer. Further bars at the back of the Royal Circle (bar stools) and at the Upper Circle (bar stools). Refreshments can be brought to customers in the auditorium – please book in advance.
