In 2006, EMI released a CD box-set compilation album spanning Cockney Rebel and Harley's solo work, titled "The Cockney Rebel - A Steve Harley Anthology". In 2007, Harley starred with Mike Bennett in the West End premiere of the Samuel Beckett plays "Rough for Theatre I" and "Rough for Theatre II". The plays ran for a week in July at London's Arts Theatre. In 2008, Harley released his first book "The Impression of Being Relaxed". Published by Halstar, it is a collection of diary entries Harley had published on his website between 2000 and 2008. In 2009, Harley received a Special Award from Childline Rocks for his work for charity at the "Classic Rock" magazine Award ceremony at London's Park Lane Hotel. His work raising money for the Mines Advisory group and several schools for Disabled Children were cited in a speech delivered by blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa.