Set to the soundtrack of the famous Northern Soul beat. Friends Sally (Martha Godber), Nat(Clare McDonald) and Kyle (Emilio Encinoso-Gil) live for the weekend. Living in Hull, working dead-end jobs in a fried chicken drive-through. The trio want more from life but don’t know where to start.

Travelling from club to club their eyes are opened to the large following surrounding Northern Soul music. Until stumbling upon a venue holding an “all-nighter”. Shocked to discover that they were the youngest people there. Nat and Kyle join in. However, Sally watches from the sidelines taking everything in, realising that she doesn’t live up to the dancer’s standards.

Life is tougher in the North. Identities were lost with mines closing, steel factories gone and mass unemployment predominantly among the men. Communities were worn-out and for many, they lost their “soul”. Music and dancing gave hope and something for them to look forward to.

Northern Soul music is described in the play as music for the working class, listen to the words, let them speak to you and feel the beat. Let the music consume you and give you a readon to dance.

The cast of three were exceptional dancers. Improving as the play progresses and the characters become more confident in themselves. Each of them prepares themselves for the largest Northern Soul gathering in the Country, which takes place in the Ballroom of Blackpool Tower.

The play offers a deep insight into relationships, life achievements and family secrets. Very often things are not as they appear. Life is rarely an all-singing and dancing happily ever after. Making the best of it all counts towards a life well lived.

For further information on Northern Soul’s country tour and future productions at Theatre Royal Winchester, please visit the links below.

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https://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/whats-on/do-i-love-you

https://www.thejohngodbercompany.co.uk/do-i-love-you

Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)
Written By: Frank Wilson (one of the tracks heavily featured in the play).