As a huge player in the Northern Soul scene of the 1960s and 1970s, Manchester always welcomes nostalgia of the time in any form. The iconic Wigan Casino Northern Soul venue recently had its 50th anniversary, and now brand new theatre show Do I Love You? is coming to the Manchester stage in style.
Named after one of the most famous songs to come out of Northern Soul, the John Godber Company’s new play Do I Love You? is a hilarious, dance-fueled comedy, coming to HOME in Manchester from 10−13 April after sold-out shows across the UK.
Why not join twenty-somethings Sally, Nat and Kyle as they develop a love for, and the people involved with, Northern Soul? What started as a college project has grown into a passion, but the dance steps are exhausting.
Far beyond their home city of Hull, the trio find excitement, purpose and the tribe they’ve been looking for. Now they can’t get enough; from Bridlington Spa to Stoke, from Manchester to the Blackpool Tower Ballroom, the young soulies are determined to keep the faith.
This is Northern Soul for a new generation, but with rising costs, unemployment, and small town blues, has anything really changed? Is this England 1973 or 2023? The pubs are closing, hospitality has gone, and strikes are everywhere; but when you’re out on the floor…
From the writer of the legendary Bouncers comes a brand new show about keeping the faith, just like back in the day – so spread the talc and grab your loafers, our trio are heading for a weekender.
Find tickets for John Godber’s Do I Love You? here, and follow the company’s social media to keep updated on the production.