Bob Marley: How Reggae Changed the World
Created by Duane Forest | Produced by Duane Forest | Origin: Scarborough, ON
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Show Details
Join Duane Forrest on an acoustic journey through the roots of reggae to the global influence of Bob Marley.
Content Notes
There is references to the slave trade and some of the horrors that occurred.
Showtimes
- Sunday, June 15Sold Out
- Monday, June 167:00pm
- Tuesday, June 17Sold Out
- Thursday, June 1910:30pm
- Saturday, June 219:30pm
- Sunday, June 22Sold Out
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 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” ★★★★★ BroadwayBaby, 2023
Sold-out run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe & Weiwuying Showtime in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, 2024
Weekly music awards at both the Perth & Adelaide, Australia Fringe Festivals, 2025
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This was a BEAUTIFUL show. So fun, full of life, and music. If you like Marley, music, or a good time, please go to this show! Duane is full of smiles and talent, you will not be disappointed to attend.
I was very lucky to see the opening show here in Ottawa of my fellow Scarberian’s absolutely incredible show. I was only passingly familiar with Bob Marley (and reggae in general) going into this show, but the level of heart (and talent!) Duane brought to the stage means I know what rabbit hole I’m diving head first down next.
Part concert, part history lesson, part memoir, all legend.
An utterly fantastic show. Duane’s energy is so infectious, the entire audience was laughing and singing throughout the entire show. When sharing the history behind the lyrics he sang, Duane’s ability as a storyteller was arresting. I recommend this show to everyone, not only Marley fans. If you want to learn, if you want to sing, if you want to have fun, go see this show.
Duane delivered with heart, we sang and we got to experience the songs of the Legend in a more meaningful way through Duane’s sharings. Grateful to now be able to appreciate these beautiful and heart rending songs differently. Go listen, sing and feel!
I will be the first to admit that I sometimes hesitate on music shows, but I am so glad I went to see this one. Duane does a truly heartwarming job of sharing the background of the music, combined with some fun and touching personal anecdotes and major musical talent.
Duane’s musical talents alone make the show worth it. He has a rich voice, good range, and actively performs his own loop tracks on stage during the show. The show is perfected to both allow space for the audience to engage and sing along, while still showcasing his powerful and moving voice. He is also skilled in his interactions with the audience, drawing you in and making the entire show feel like an intimate conversation. The show will give you a new appreciation for many of Marley’s songs and is easily in my top 5.
A really wonderful show with a perfect balance of context added to enhance the music experience! Highly recommend, ESPECIALLY if you like Bob.
Go see this show! Duane’s warmth, his storytelling and musicianship, and his radiant smile will leave you feeling very, very glad that you did. A really beautiful show.
What a great blend of music, story and heart. Thank you.