Keep On Keepin’ On is a soulful, heartfelt, and hilariously chaotic tale of love, family, and survival set to the beat of Northern Soul.
Eugene and Maxine’s teenage romance first ignited on the dance floor, but life has spun them in and out of each other’s arms ever since. Now, Eugene spends his weekends DJing—still living for the music—while struggling all week to keep his Northern Soul-themed discount home improvement and white goods emporium from going under. He’s juggling a failing business, a restless Polish girlfriend, a daughter on the brink of disowning him, and even his dog seems ready to bail.
Just when he thinks things couldn’t possibly get worse, Maxine reappears with one more request —one that will change everything. Their son has just gotten out of jail, and he needs Eugene’s help. Cue Storm Liam!
A laugh-out-loud, soul-rich, cash-poor story of a dysfunctional Northern Soul family just trying to keep it together on a run-down northern high street.
Content Warning: Contains flashing lights and amplified sound.
Age Guidance: 14+
IN THE MEDIA.
An interview with Mick Martin
In Conversation with Mick Martin
Review
Keep On Keepin’ On: Revitalising the High Street with Northern Soul
Life in a Northern (Soul) Town is brought to life in new play
VENUES & DATES.
KEEP ON KEEPIN’ ON closed its first tour on 1st June 2025 following performances in Crewe, Blackburn and Blackpool.
Thank you to everyone who supported the play.
KTF.
KEEP ON KEEPIN’ ON
Written by Mick Martin
Presented By Northern Soul Productions
CAST
Eugene: Neil Bell
Maxine: Caroline Chesworth
Krystyna: Laura Bayston
Liam: Ashley Luke Lloyd
Siobhan: Christine Walsh
CREATIVE TEAM
Writer & Director: Mick Martin
Producer: Alex O’Toole
Production Manager: Jude Wright
Set Design: Sascha Gilmore, Kirsty Barlow & students at Crewe University Technical College
Set Production: Tom Mills & students at Crewe University Technical College
Scenic Artist: Lena Kennard
Projection Design: Gareth Hudson
Costume Design: Kirsty Barlow
Sound Design: Charlotte Barber & Dave Searle
Lighting Design: Jude Wright
Technician: Dave Searle
PR: Mobius Industries
Trailer: Kevin Furber and Rowena Baldwin
Graphics: Trisha McGrath
Photography: Peter Robinson & Garry Cook
ORDER THE PLAYTEXT
KEEP ON KEEPIN’ ON
THE PLAYTEXT
£7.50
Published by Methuen Drama. Features the full script by Mick Martin and an Introduction by the creators of the inaugural tour.
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SKILLS WORKSHOPS
5TH & 6TH JULY // NATIONAL FESTIVAL OF MAKING
SOUL STITCHED
Join us and Stephie Jessop from Hoop & Fred in Blackburn at the National Festival of Making to explore identity, community, and the legacy of Northern Soul through fabric design and badge-making.
Inspired by the bold style of traditional Northern Soul patches, you’ll learn to design and make contemporary textile pieces that reflect both personal and collective identity.
You’ll leave with a personalised piece of art and all the embroidery skills you’ll need to add a little northern soul flare to clothing and tote bags.
Saturday 5th July
12 - 2 pm | 3 - 5 pm
Sunday 6th July
12 - 2 pm | 3 - 5 pm
Key Details:
Suitable for ages 12+
There are 15 places available each session
The workshops will last approx 2 hours
Free to attend - book in advance
Stephie Jessop | Hoop & Fred
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