The Harder They Come Sat 13 Sep – Sat 25 Oct Stratford East : Win one of 3 Pairs of tickets GIVEAWAY!!
ALT A Review is excited to announce that we’ve teamed up with the hit stage production The Harder They Come to give away three pairs of tickets to this powerful and vibrant musical. This special giveaway is for the performance on Tuesday, 17 September 2025 only, at the iconic Stratford East Theatre.
If you loved the legendary Jimmy Cliff film, here’s your chance to experience the story like never before — live on stage, filled with music, passion, and political punch.
The Harder They Come
“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 topping the most-wanted list of criminals.
This unmissable show transports audiences to 1970s Jamaica and asks the powerful question: What is the personal cost of fighting against systemic injustice?
Music & Creative Team
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”.
The UK premiere is 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).
The show is based upon the film produced and directed by Perry Henzell and co-written with Trevor Rhone. Presented by Stratford East in association with Washington Square Films, Joshua Blum & Bruce Miller.
How to Enter the Giveaway
To be in with a chance of winning one of three pairs of tickets for the 17 September 2025 performance of The Harder They Come:
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Follow @alt_africa_.
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Share this article or our The Harder They Come Instagram post.
Winners will be contacted directly via Instagram DM. All winners will be must be able to attend on the 17th of September not redeemable for any other day.
