Bob Marley - How Reggae Changed The World + Afterparty (Reggae DJs Until Late)
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★★★★★ “Doctors should prescribe it as an antidepressant” – Broadway Baby
★ SELL-OUT show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024 ★
Toronto-based singer-songwriter Duane Forrest presents his captivating, award-winning music-storytelling show to Bowness. With a deep personal connection to his Jamaican roots and a profound admiration for Bob Marley, Duane takes the audience on a journey through the history, cultural impact, and timeless songs of the reggae icon.
Born to Jamaican parents in Toronto, Duane’s exposure to reggae shaped both his music and life. Through storytelling, live music, and audience interaction, he shares how reggae transformed his life and became a global phenomenon, all while capturing the essence of Bob Marley’s music.
Presented by: Duane Forrest
Duane Forrest is a Toronto-based artist who blends music and storytelling in his theatrical works. In 2017, he debuted Climb, a live album experience based on his concept album, which was praised at the 2018 Toronto Fringe Festival. Climb went on to receive glowing reviews at both the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2019 & 2022 and the Milan Fringe Festival in 2023, where it was runner-up for “Show of the Festival.”
Duane’s latest work, Bob Marley: How Reggae Changed the World, was a sell-out show at the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe Festival and earned a 5-star review from Broadway Baby. Throughout his career, Duane has continued to push the boundaries of theatre by integrating live music, storytelling, and cultural history into his performances, creating immersive and impactful experiences.
PLUS AFTERPARTY UNTIL MIDNIGHT
The chairs will be removed, the dancefloor will be revealed and Reggae DJs will rock a variety of skanking tunes from various styles and eras from this glorious musical genre.
18/09/2026
Please note: The Bob Marley show is a fully seated event! Once the show is over and the DJs begin the chairs will be removed, (a small amount of chairs will remain on the side of the dancefloor and the balcony will be open for seating).
Tickets: £15
Doors: 6.30pm / Show 7.30pm
18+
★ SELL-OUT show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024 ★
Toronto-based singer-songwriter Duane Forrest presents his captivating, award-winning music-storytelling show to Bowness. With a deep personal connection to his Jamaican roots and a profound admiration for Bob Marley, Duane takes the audience on a journey through the history, cultural impact, and timeless songs of the reggae icon.
Born to Jamaican parents in Toronto, Duane’s exposure to reggae shaped both his music and life. Through storytelling, live music, and audience interaction, he shares how reggae transformed his life and became a global phenomenon, all while capturing the essence of Bob Marley’s music.
Presented by: Duane Forrest
Duane Forrest is a Toronto-based artist who blends music and storytelling in his theatrical works. In 2017, he debuted Climb, a live album experience based on his concept album, which was praised at the 2018 Toronto Fringe Festival. Climb went on to receive glowing reviews at both the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2019 & 2022 and the Milan Fringe Festival in 2023, where it was runner-up for “Show of the Festival.”
Duane’s latest work, Bob Marley: How Reggae Changed the World, was a sell-out show at the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe Festival and earned a 5-star review from Broadway Baby. Throughout his career, Duane has continued to push the boundaries of theatre by integrating live music, storytelling, and cultural history into his performances, creating immersive and impactful experiences.
PLUS AFTERPARTY UNTIL MIDNIGHT
The chairs will be removed, the dancefloor will be revealed and Reggae DJs will rock a variety of skanking tunes from various styles and eras from this glorious musical genre.
18/09/2026
Please note: The Bob Marley show is a fully seated event! Once the show is over and the DJs begin the chairs will be removed, (a small amount of chairs will remain on the side of the dancefloor and the balcony will be open for seating).
Tickets: £15
Doors: 6.30pm / Show 7.30pm
18+
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Where is it happening?
Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, United Kingdom
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