WIGAN · LEIGH · SOCIAL CLUBS ACROSS THE NORTH
THE
SOCIAL
Directed by Jimmy Fairhurst
Written by Jimmy Fairhurst & Louise Haggerty
A Not Too Tame, The Old Courts & Down To Earth co-production
A love-letter to Wigan Casino, clubland and community. Get your glad rags on for a dance floor full of fun, fancy footwork and family feuds.
THE PRODUCTION
KEEP THE FAITH.
A show that celebrates all things community, clubland and Wigan Casino's Northern Soul. The Social uses Northern Soul (“the dance movement that refused to die”) as a highly charged vehicle to tell the stories of Wigan's community — those who will forever ‘KEEP THE FAITH’.
This heartwarming show doffs its cap to the challenges of the last few years and looks at what we need to do to push on to a better future. It's an immersive, site-specific show in a real local boozer — and when the drama is over, the place turns into a club.
The cast includes the incredible Sally Molloy, crowned World Northern Soul Dance Champion in 2022, so audiences can expect authentic dancing and music to get lost in. Sally's own story of winning the title is told in the show.
Venues
Hindley, Bickershaw, Leigh Miners Welfare & St Jude's, Wigan
Cast
Elliot Bailey · Rebecca Hesketh-Smith · Sally Molloy · Samantha Seager · Jimmy Fairhurst · Tyler Dobbs
Originally commissioned by
Derby CAN
What the critics said
★★★★
“Fantastic: a fun night out and a brilliant showcase for some of the North West's fine talent”
★★★★
“A glorious, entertaining evening filled with plenty of humour, pathos and some amazing tunes”
★★★★
“More than a hint of classic sitcoms Phoenix Nights and Early Doors — which is high praise indeed”
★★★★
“Guarantees you a fun night out — you can dance till your feet hurt and your taxi comes”
★★★★
“Raw and bitter-sweet… it feels truthful and relatable”
★★★★
“Engaging cast and inviting atmosphere”
★★★★
“A Northern Soul revival disco”
Watch
In rehearsal
REHEARSAL PHOTOS COMING SOON
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