REVIEW: (God Save My) Northern Soul by Natasha Cottriall at Park Theatre 16 - 20 Sep 2025
‘excellent fun, very moving, funny, charming’ ★★★★
Nicole is a very sweet, very young girl growing up in Wigan, whose mother dies way too early, leaving Nicole with a mound of responsibilities, a funeral to manage, and a love of Northern Soul. Her mother was a regular attender at the Wigan Casino, dancing through all-niters to the silky tones of Freda Payne and James Carr. She passed that passion on to her daughter.
Natasha Cottriall wrote the piece and also plays Nicole. She plays a variety of other characters as well, with more abrasiveness than her portrayal of Nicole, but with similar warmth and affection. She is an impressive performer and a delicate, effective writer. She is directed by Hannah Tyrell-Pinder in an intriguing set made of amps and speakers, all concealing treasures to help tell the story.
This is excellent fun, very moving, funny, charming, and well acted and staged. A small treat that runs until September 20th.
Box office https://parktheatre.co.uk/events/god-save-my-northern-soul/
Written and performed by Natasha Cottriall, Directed by Hannah Tyrrell-Pinder
Photo credit: Mark Senior
