Once On This Island

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Genre Musical

Venue

Hackney Empire Get directions

First Performance 24/07/2009

Closing 17/08/2009

Running Time 1h30

Once On This Island is a vibrant and passionate story infused with infectious reggae and calypso rhythms.

It tells the story of a beautiful peasant girl who falls in love with a wealthy Creole planter. However the course of true love is put to the test as the young girl must prove to the island’s mythical Gods that the power of love is stronger than death.

Once On This Island stars actress and singer Sharon D Clarke, best known for her role in the BBC drama Holby City.

For more about Once On This Island at the Hackney Empire, read the First Night Feature.

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Creative

Producer - Hackney Empire in association with Birmingham Rep and Nottingham Playhouse

Author - Based on the novel My Love, My Love by Rosa Guy

Lyrics By - Lynn Ahrens

Music By - Stephen Flaherty

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