Secret Scene That Refuses... Telegraph Article

[Mike]

Dan in forum mentioned read article in the Daily Telegraph today about the "Once Upon A Time" play

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Later the complete article showed up on the Telegraph site, while there had been a flood of similar media articles based on this play, some like this do have a few fresh bits that may stir some interest so clip and link below

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full article can be read on the DT site

telegraph site

The secret scene that refused to die

(Filed: 21/04/2005)

A new play celebrates the enduring energy of northern soul, says Veronica Lee

At its height during the mid-1970s, there was a music scene that attracted tens of thousands of fans to clubs every Friday and Saturday night.

Devotees would fill huge dance halls in towns such as Wigan, Blackpool, Cleethorpes and Stoke on Trent for "all-nighters" - eight hours of going wild to vintage American soul music. It spawned its own frenetic dances, fashions not seen before or since, and heralded the rave culture of the 1980s...........           

[Guest nubes]

Well i think that is a well written article can't wait to see it in Coventry at the begining of June Del x

[Guest mattmale]

I'll be seeing it in Cov too on the 4th. Hopefully i wont get all emotional, but just seeing the stills from the play on the official website brought a lump to my throat.

Matt

[Guest alison]

I'll be seeing it in Cov too on the 4th. Hopefully i wont get all emotional, but just seeing the stills from the play on the official website brought a lump to my throat.

Matt

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I better get a move on and book tickets - think we'll probably do Coventry as well (if it hasn't sold out) I've heard nothing but excellent reports about this play.

[Guest nubes]

I better get a move on and book tickets - think we'll probably do Coventry as well (if it hasn't sold out) I've heard nothing but excellent reports about this play.

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First saw the play last year at Greenwich,was totally overwhelmed by it. I can't begin to explain the emotions I went through watching the play,even moved me to girly tears at one point, something i never gave into whilst working as a chef and being b######ed by some irate Head Chef You won't be dissapointed Alison, Del xx

[Steve Thomas]

ye wendy, we all had a great time thanks,are you comin over to the "stafford" thing next week?

take care thanks a million steve &lydia

[Guest]

Saw the play last Friday night in Blackpool and thought it was excellent!

Very funny and well acted...

Well done to all involved!

Sam

[Guest Jimmy Scriv]

I saw play at Blackpool on Saturday, one of the best things was to hear the music played loud on a good sound system. Credit to the actors who worked hard.

Well worth seeing.

[Ged Parker]

I saw play at Blackpool on Saturday, one of the best things was to hear the music played loud on a good sound system. Credit to the actors who worked hard.

Well worth seeing.

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Glad you enjoyed it Jimmy

Seeing the cast at the 'after show party' at the Boardwalk last Saturday made it obvious they actually enjoyed the music. Because they were new to the scene so to speak they danced to all sorts of wigan stuff, covering all eras of the venue, with no preconcieved ideas. A bit like most of us when we first got into the music I guess.

[Guest Brian J]

I went to Lowton Civic last night to watch it.....

only a freakin' month to early!

I did get to see my old mate Russ and some other soulies there though, who were havin' a meetin' about the play itself.

I don't think they'll let me live it down.

KTF

Brian J

[Winsford Soul]

I went to Lowton Civic last night to watch it.....

only a freakin' month to early!

I did get to see my old mate Russ and some other soulies there though, who were havin' a meetin' about the play itself.

I don't think they'll let me live it down.

KTF

Brian J

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neither will i bri. ha ha

[Guest Brian J]

neither will i bri. ha ha

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Freakin' bustard twot cant!!

[John Murphy]

I went to Manchester to watch Onceuponatime................ does anyone know the title and artist of the instrumental that is played? It is about the fifth or sixth record, and I must have it.