4 Sep 2014 - 20 Sep 2014 - Theatre at Birmingham Rep
Based on the successful Radio 4 series, this funny and touching comedy is set in an old reggae record shop in Birmingham.
Owned by the irrepressible Rudy Sharpe, reluctantly helped out by his long-suffering son Adam (Lenny Henry), the shop is stacked with vinyl. With Rudy’s chaotic approach of “if it ain’t on the shelf, it’s on the floor” clashing with Adam’s need for calm and order, the record shop becomes a battleground for both men. A clash of generations; bickering, snickering, breaking-up and making-up to the shop’s foot-tapping soundtrack, but when the threat of developers looms, father and son must put their differences aside as they battle to keep the music alive.
Featuring music by Jimmy Cliff, Desmond Dekker, Bob Marley and the Sugarhill Gang – all played live by an onstage band.
