The Legends Of Them 2024

“For the first time in my life, everything was silent”



A memory: Award winning reggae pioneer Sutara Gayle AKA Lorna Gee – hears her radio debut from Holloway Prison. Another: she’s engulfed in the Brixton uprising sparked by the police shooting of her sister. And now she is here, a silent retreat, seeking

spiritual guidance from her brother Mooji, Nanny of the Maroons, and a moment of transcendence.



Powered by high-octane musical numbers, virtuoso performanceand raucous comedy, The Legends of Them is a breath-taking, roof-raising chronicle of Sutara’s singular, extraordinary life – and of the legends that have guided her.



For a limited run only, the Royal Court presents Hackney Showroom’s unmissable The Legends of Them, written and performed by British actor and internationally acclaimed reggae artist Sutara Gayle AKA Lorna Gee, and directed by Jo McInnes.



With thanks to Gino Ricardo Green, original Projection Designer and Tony Gayle, original Sound Designer.



A Hackney Showroom production originated with Brixton House with support from Arts Council England, National Theatre Generate Programme & Maria Björnson Memorial Fund.



Post-show talk Thur 12 Dec

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



Late Gig - Sat 14 Dec

A rollcall of female reggae artists perform live with host Lorna Gee.

Line up to be announced. 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 a special guest to be announced.

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



__Assisted Performances__

Chilled & Captioned performance: Wednesday 18th December 7:30pm (Familiarisation Tour at 7pm)