“You open the door into this club. And the noise and the smell and the heat hit you. It smothers you. Jumps all over you. Gets right in.”

It’s New Year’s Eve, 1997. Manchester. The DJ’s in full flow, and as your favourite indie songs blast out into the smoke-filled air of the club, the whole place feels electric.

Three girls are on the dancefloor. Polly and Angie are up for a big night. Jean is lost and alone. Change is in the air – New Labour, New Year, a new millennium. After decades of grey, this should be their time. But as darkness falls and midnight arrives, will they find their light?

Set to a live soundtrack of 90’s classics, How Soon is Now? is an indie musical about mates, music and magic – finding your place and finding yourself.

There’s a club. Would you like to go?

Audio Description: Every performance of How Soon is Now? will have audio description from Hear the Picture available. Find out more here: Audio Description.

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“Inside the club, the music is bangin’, the atmosphere’s beltin’ and the possibilities seem endless… The live music is an absolute joy... an incredible live band who seamlessly become part of the nightclub environment... Energetic, nostalgic, funny, tender and packed with absolute tunes.”

★★★★ Opening Night

“The music is excellent... There’s an atmosphere in this show that’s electric... A feminist piece... full of dancing, of great songs and of hope.”

★★★★ Theatre Reviews North

“The spotlight deserves to keep shining on this new musical!... A real sense of energy and liveliness... Plenty of heart, and a very authentic, heartwarming and engaging cast... The music is undoubtedly one of the production’s biggest highlights.”

★★★★ A Youngish Perspective

“The acting was top drawer... Leaves you feeling genuinely moved... Terrific vocals and musical arrangements”

★★★★ TheatreBoard

“An ambitious play, paying tribute less to a city and more to the damaged but caring citizens... The featured songs are excellent and performed with passion... A deliriously exhilarating evening”

British Theatre Guide