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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Thu 05 Dec - Sat 21 Dec 2024

‘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.