The Social

CAST

Greg - Elliot Bailey

Ziggy - Tyler Dobbs

Dezzy - Jimmy Fairhurst

Sally - Sally Molloy

Maxine - Rebecca Hesketh Smith

Orla - Samantha Seager

CREATIVE TEAM

Written by Jimmy Fairhurst, Lou Haggerty and Andrew Butler

Director - Jimmy Fairhurst

Set and Costume Designer - Jen Mc. Ginley

Light Design - Phil Saunders

Sound Design - Daniel Ellis

Assistant Director - Joseph Walsh

NTT Bootcamp Placement - Ellie Smith

PRODUCTION

General Manager - Laura Harrison

Prodution Manager - Phil Saunders

Company Stage Manager - Chloe Wilson

Assistant Stage Manager - Emilia Benet

Down To Earth Manager - Hannah Thompson

Community Engagement Manager - Emma Spicer

Down To Earth Administrator - Georgie Moore

The Social

Originally commissioned by DERBY CAN.

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. So get your glad rags on for a dance floor full of fun, fancy footwork and family feuds. It’s an immersive, site-specific show in a real local boozer.

REVIEWS & RESPONSES

★★★★ ”The Social is fantastic: a fun night out and a brilliant showcase for some of the North West’s fine talent.” — Opening Night

★★★★ ''A Northern Soul revival disco” — The Stage

★★★★ ''The Social guarantees you a fun night out – and when the drama is over, the place is turned into a club so you can dance till your feet hurt and your taxi comes and picks you up. ” — Reviews Hub