Royal Court Theatre presents a Hackney Showroom production originated with Brixton House

The Legends of Them

By Sutara Gayle AKA Lorna Gee

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‘For the first time in my life, everything was silent’

A memory: reggae pioneer Sutara Gayle AKA Lorna Gee hears her radio debut from Holloway Prison. Another: the Brixton uprising, sparked by the police shooting of her sister. Now: a silent retreat, seeking spiritual guidance from her brother Mooji and Nanny of the Maroons. 

A raucous, transcendent night out full of high-octane musical numbers and sharp comedy, The Legends of Them offers a roof-raising mixtape of Sutara’s extraordinary life – and the legends that have guided her. 

Coming to the Royal Court after a critically-acclaimed, sell-out Brixton debut, Hackney Showroom’s unmissable The Legends of Them is written and performed by award-winning actor and reggae star Sutara Gayle AKA Lorna Gee, directed by Jo McInnes.

A Hackney Showroom production originated with Brixton House with support from Arts Council England, National Theatre Generate Programme & Maria Björnson Memorial Fund. With thanks to Gino Ricardo Green, original Projection Designer.

Post-show talk | Thur 12 Dec

Collaborators Sutara Gayle and Jo McInnes in conversation with The Legends of Them Associate Artist Martina Laird. This event is free with a ticket to that evening’s performance.

Late Gig: Lovers Rock edition | Sat 14 Dec

A rollcall of female reggae artists perform live with host Lorna Gee. Featuring Jo Caesar, Sese Foster, Lyn Gerald, Paulette Tajah, Audrey Scott & Floetic Lara + DJ KASPA. This event is free with a ticket to that evening’s performance.

Womxn of Colour Night + Sista Circle Post-show talk | Tues 17 Dec

Special show for womxn of colour audiences plus a post show Sista Circle to reflect on themes of The Legends of Them, hosted by Dawn Estefan.

Please note: this show is aimed at womxn, femmes and NBs of colour but no-one will be turned away.

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'Breathtaking solo musical chronicle of Sutara Gayle’s extraordinary life.'

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'Ever-evolving… original, unique and entertaining.'

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'A lyrical mastermind… laugh out loud lyrics'

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'A powerful record of collective trauma and healing from a true Brixton luminary.'

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Monday – Friday: 7.30pm

Thursdays: 2:30pm and 7:30pm

Saturdays: 1.30pm and 6.30pm

Running time: approx 1 hr 20 mins without an interval

Age recommendation: 14+

This show contains smoke, strobe and flashing lights, loud music / noises including gun shots

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Captioned: Wed 18 Dec, 7.30pm

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Tue 10 Dec 7.00pm

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Sat 14 Dec 6.30pm

Post-show Late Gig: A rollcall of female reggae artists perform live with host Lorna Gee. This event is free with a ticket to that evening’s performance.

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Mon 16 Dec 7.30pm

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Tue 17 Dec 7.30pm

Special show for womxn of colour audiences plus a post show Sista Circle to reflect on themes of The Legends of Them by Sutara Gayle, hosted by a special guest. Please note: this show is aimed at womxn, femmes and NBs of colour but no-one will be turned a

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