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BSL Interpreted: Tue 14 Oct
Captioned: Wed 15 Oct
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Stratford East
Price: From £10
More info/booking: bit.ly/SE_THTC
“You can get it if you really want.”
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 his own terms and make it as a music superstar.
After cutting a record deal with a manipulative music mogul, Ivan learns that the game is rigged and becomes increasingly defiant. As his star rises, he finds himself topping the charts and the most-wanted list of criminals.
This unmissable show transports audiences to 1970s Jamaica and asks us the question: “What is the personal cost of fighting against systemic injustice?”
This staging of the seminal film features a sensational soundtrack with brand new songs plus many of Jimmy Cliff’s hits including “You Can Get It If You Really Want” and “Many Rivers to Cross”.
A UK premiere adapted for the stage by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Suzan-Lori Parks (Topdog/Underdog, The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess) and directed by Olivier Award-winner Matthew Xia (Tambo & Bones, Skeleton Crew).
Presented by Stratford East in association with Washington Square Films, Joshua Blum & Bruce Miller.
Date: 26 Nov 2025 – 4 Jan 2026
Captioned performance: Sat 6 December at 2.30pm
Time: 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Venue: Sadler’s Wells East
Price: £15-£55
More info/booking: www.sadlerswells.com/whats-on/zoonation-ebony-scrooge/?utm_source=BDA&utm_medium=listing&utm_campaign=Access
Meet Ebony, the formidable mastermind behind a renowned fashion empire. Everyone’s nightmare boss, she’s cancelled Christmas for her landmark fashion show.
Surrounded by wealth, style and success, she’s about to embark on a transformative journey accompanied by three mystical visitors. As she rediscovers her Caribbean roots, will Ebony discover the true meaning of happiness?
This bright and bold adaptation of A Christmas Carol is brought to life by east London born and raised choreographer Dannielle ‘Rhimes’ Lecointe, Associate Artistic Director of ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company (Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, Some Like It Hip Hop). With original music from Michael ‘Mikey J’ Asante (Boy Blue, The Effect), you’ll be grooving the whole way home.
Blending hip hop, comedy and physical theatre, this is the perfect Christmas treat for the entire family.
Date: 26 Nov 2025 – 4 Jan 2026
Captioned performance: Sat 6 December at 2.30pm
Time: 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Venue: Sadler’s Wells East
Price: £15-£55
More info/booking: www.sadlerswells.com/whats-on/zoonation-ebony-scrooge/?utm_source=BDA&utm_medium=listing&utm_campaign=Access
Meet Ebony, the formidable mastermind behind a renowned fashion empire. Everyone’s nightmare boss, she’s cancelled Christmas for her landmark fashion show.
Surrounded by wealth, style and success, she’s about to embark on a transformative journey accompanied by three mystical visitors. As she rediscovers her Caribbean roots, will Ebony discover the true meaning of happiness?
This bright and bold adaptation of A Christmas Carol is brought to life by east London born and raised choreographer Dannielle ‘Rhimes’ Lecointe, Associate Artistic Director of ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company (Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, Some Like It Hip Hop). With original music from Michael ‘Mikey J’ Asante (Boy Blue, The Effect), you’ll be grooving the whole way home.
Blending hip hop, comedy and physical theatre, this is the perfect Christmas treat for the entire family.
Date:
Audio Described: SAT 13 DEC 2025 – 12pm.
BSL Interpreted: SAT 13 DEC 2025 – 5pm.
Captioned: FRI 19 DEC 2025 – 6:30pm.
Times: 2:00pm or 7.00pm
Venue: Stratford East
Price: From £10
More info/booking: bit.ly/SE_MamaGoose
Join local lass Mama Goose and her magical golden-egg-laying goose in Stratford this holiday season!
Will Mama Goose be able to resist the temptations of fame and fortune, or will she learn that the best things in life are free?
Stratford East pantos are famous for tearing up the rulebook and telling classic stories with a special East London twist. Round up your friends and family and join us for a reimagined telling of the fairy tale classic.
Book now—before tickets fly away!
A Stratford East production.
