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Northern Soul Northern Soul is a vibrant and authentic portrayal of adolescent escapism and self-discovery, set against the high-octane Northern • Sunday 18 October Soul scene of mid-seventies Lancashire. 70 Oxford Street The debut feature film from award-winning photographer, Elaine Constantine features performances from Steve Coogan Northern Soul (Philomena, The Trip), John Thomson (The Fast Show, Waterloo Film Screening Road), Ricky Tomlinson (Mike Bassett: England Manager, Clocking Off) and Lisa Stansfield (The Edge of Love), and tells the tale of the

DJ-led movement that developed in bleak industrial North West Doors: 6.00pm England, sparked by the discovery of black American soul music. Finish: 8.00pm With an uncompromising script, original soundtrack and fierce Venue attention to detail, Northern Soul faithfully recreates the vibrant 70 Oxford Street all-nighter scene of the 70’s throughout the glory years, and tells Manchester an uplifting and honest coming of age story as two best friends confront rivalry, violence and drug abuse, testing their friendship to M1 5NH the limit. Tickets Newcomers Elliot James Langridge and Joshua Whitehouse are £7 / 5 compelling in the central roles, as John and Matt, who, fuelled by amphetamines and ambition, discover the youth culture that Contact changed a generation. [email protected] [email protected] The stellar supporting cast includes Antonia Thomas (Misfits, Homefront), Jack Gordon (Panic Button, The Great Train Robbery), www.designmcr.com James Lance (The Look of Love, Boy Meets Girl), Christian McKay L @designmcr (Rush, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy) and Ashley Taylor-Dawson F designmcr (Hollyoaks). Northern Soul writer and director Elaine Constantine comments: “Not many people get to make a film in their lifetime. I’m one of the lucky ones. Recreating a story around the soundtrack to my youth is the most thrilling experience of my life. I hope so much that the younger generation can get as excited and inspired as we did when we discovered it.” Swan Street

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