Duane Forrest - Bob Marley: How Reggae Changed the World
Schedule
Sun, 12 Oct, 2025 at 07:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Upton Village Hall, CH2 1HX (Upton by Chester) | Chester, EN
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Join Duane Forrest on an acoustic journey, through the roots of reggae to the global influence of Bob Marley.Experience acoustic renditions of legendary reggae songs that have reshaped countless lives, including Duane’s own.
From the origin of reggae to Marley’s transcendent legacy, immerse yourself in the soulful melodies and transformative power of this iconic music.
Audience members are invited to sing along and get involved in this interactive musical experience.
Duane Forrest is a Toronto-based playwright & multimedia artist blending jazz, reggae, bossa nova, soul, and smooth vocals. He has released 3 albums, with tours in Canada, Europe, and
Central America.
In 2017, Duane debuted “Climb,” a solo music storytelling show at the Toronto Fringe Festival, receiving praise from founder Gregory Nixon. “Climb” was also showcased at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2019 and 2022, and the Milan Fringe Festival in 2023, where it was a runner-up for “Show of the Festival.”
His new show, “Bob Marley: How Reggae Changed the World,” earned a 5-star review from Broadway Baby. Duane continues to push artistic boundaries, exploring social justice themes
through his music and theatre.
Sold-out run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
'Duane shares the roots of reggae, Bob Marley’s life, and the personal significance of his music, creating a historical lesson and a love letter to cultural heritage... Doctors should prescribe it as an antidepressant' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Broadway Baby, 2023
https://www.duaneforrest.com/
Suitable for adults (and families with young people age 8+)
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Where is it happening?
Upton Village Hall, CH2 1HX (Upton by Chester), 28 Heath Road, Chester, CH2 1, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
