CAST

Steel Bradley (Steve) is currently studying BA (Hons) Performing Arts at the University Centre Peterborough, and hopes to a Masters to become a Performing Arts Tutor or Therapist. “During my involvement with the Northern Soul project I have been able to gain a greater understanding into the insight into the impact it has had on Peterborough, I was already apart of the Northern Soul scene as I love my retro style and all things vintage, such as my retro gaming, fashion and peoples way of living.”

Alicia Dalligan (Jane) recently graduated from Peterborough College with A National Diploma in BTEC Performing Arts and is going on to study acting at NUA in Norwich next year. She has grown a greater appreciation for the social history of Northern soul and continues to listen to the music after being introduced to it during the project.  

Courtney Grove (Pam) is currently studying at Peterborough College. She plans on continuing her studies in higher education so that she is able to pursue an acting career.

Jamie Peebles (Dennis) has recently graduated from University Centre Peterborough with a First Class Degree in Performing Arts. He is going to be studying an MA degree on screen acting at the University of Salford in Manchester. Participating in this Northen Soul Project he has come to love the music the scene created and how it brought people from everywhere and anywhere together. 

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Kambell Flood is currently studying Performing Arts at Peterborough College, moving into his second year. He intends to move on and study acting at university in the coming years before becoming a world class actor. He thoroughly enjoyed the Northern Soul project and getting the chance to try voice acting.

April King recently graduated from Peterborough College with a National Diploma in BTEC Performing Arts, and plans to go to university after a year of working. Through doing this project they now listen to Northern Soul music when doing small jobs around their house and can’t help but dance along.

PRODUCTION TEAM

Writer: Nick Wood

Director: Jason Mitchell, Peterborough College

Producer: Kate Hall, Jumped Up Theatre

Editor: Nicholas Slater, Peterborough College

Studio Engineer: Paul Jennings, Peterborough College

Photos: Judi Alston, One To One Development Trust

Costumes: Costumier Saurus

Project Assistants: Sophie Corner & Sarah Saxby

Dance day: Chloe Wilmot, Chloe’s Dance Company

Oral history interviews by the Jumped Up team, led by Jason Webb, with support from Nick Wood, Gemma McDowell and Kate Hall.

Transcribers of oral history interviews: Chris Wilson & Dianne Fletcher

Many thanks to Peterborough College for their support throughout this project. And even more thanks to the Heritage Fund and all the lottery players, without whom this project would not have been possible.

And many thanks to all those who contributed their memories - it’s your stories and friendships that keeps the spirt of Northern Soul alive.