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Emila Louise Israel, Bernadette Bangura, Anelisa Lamola and Newton Matthews (Photo: Marc Brenner)

REVIEW: Once on This Island, Open Air (2023)

The Little Mermaid Swims to a Caribbean Calypso “The Gods are dancing for me, Mother.” Ti Moune The Company (Photo: Marc Brenner) Once on this Island  is a lively musical with…

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REVIEW: Get Up Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical, Lyric Theatre (2021) closing 8th January 2023

"No Woman No Cry" sees Gabrielle Brooks perform a real show stopper and in the splendid final songs is "Redemption Song", the inspirational words of which the audience know "the songs of freedom" with its contrasting folk-based rhythm. The gentle "Three Little Birds" follows with "every little thing gonna be alright" and its "don't worry" message .  "One Love" calls for peace, unity and inclusion.  "Could You be Loved" has a magical and irresistible vibe.  To close is the title song of the show Get Up Stand Up!   and yes we got up and stood up as I suspect they will every night for some years to come.

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