Bob Marley: How Reggae Changed the World
Field Hall Presents: Bob Marley, How Reggae Changed the World
Friday, November 20th @ 7PM | Donna M. Morris Theater
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From Off Broadway to a sell-out Edinburgh Fringe, award-winning artist Duane Forrest takes audiences on an uplifting, deeply human journey through the music & legacy of global phenomenon Bob Marley. Blending soulful renditions of Marley’s classics with heartfelt stories of identity, ancestry & rediscovery, Forrest explores how reggae became a rhythm of unity, resistance &healing. Raised in Toronto by Jamaican parents, wrestling with identity, colorism, and cultural disconnection, he reflects on finding belonging through Marley’s message — reminding us that, in the end, every little thing is gonna be alright.
Creator: Duane Forrest
Producer: John McGowan
Dramaturg: Ins Choi
Starring: Duane Forrest
ABOUT DUANE FORREST
Duane Forrest is a professional singer-songwriter and multimedia artist from Toronto, Ontario.
His unique sound blends jazz, reggae, bossa nova, soul, and smooth vocals. Over the past decade, he has released two full-length albums, staged multiple theatre shows and toured extensively across Canada, Europe, and Central America. His music has received international radio play in countries such as Canada, Germany, Honduras, Iceland, Italy, Nicaragua, and the United States.
Duane has created several pieces of theatre; his first show, Climb, made in conjunction with a music album of the same name, received glowing reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in both 2019 and 2022. At the 2023 Milan Fringe Festival, it was named runner-up for “Show of the Festival.” His most recent theatrical work, Bob Marley: How Reggae Changed the World, earned a 5-star review from Broadway Baby and was a sell-out show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024.
DUANE FORREST PRODUCTIONS
Duane Forrest Productions is an independent multidisciplinary company founded by Jamaican-Canadian artist Duane Forrest, creating intimate, portable performances that blend original music, object theatre, and community-rooted storytelling. For over a decade, the company has toured internationally across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, East Asia, and Latin America, presenting both theatrical works and concerts at fringe and independent festivals.
Earlier productions such as Climb and Bob Marley: How Reggae Changed the World established Forrest’s signature fusion of narrative songwriting and theatrical storytelling, earning sell-out runs and awards recognition. Since 2023, the company has been developing and touring Tree of Dreams, Forrest’s most personal multidisciplinary work to date, with performances in Toronto, Montréal, and Ottawa and continued international touring planned through 2027.
Grounded in community arts practice, Duane Forrest Productions is committed to accessibility, international collaboration, and creating emotionally resonant work that travels easily and connects across cultures.
Our mission is to make art accessible to everyone. Financial assistance is available for this event through our #fieldhallforall program. Patrons can request a discount of up to 100%. Click here to apply for financial assistance.
