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In 1934, a group of Ashington miners hired a professor to teach an art appreciation evening class. Rapidly abandoning theory in favour of practice, the pitmen began to paint. Within a few years the most avant-garde artists became their friends and their work was acquired by prestigious collections; but every day they worked, as before, down the mine. Examining the lives of a group of ordinary men that do extraordinary things, The Pitmen Painters is a humorous, deeply moving and timely look at art, class and politics. Running time: 2 hours 40 mins inc. interval.

Cast/Performers

Christopher Connel, Michael Hodgson, Ian Kelly, Brian Lonsdale, Lisa McGrillis, Deka Walmsley, David Whitake, Phillippa Wilson

Creatives/Company

Author: Lee Hall
Book by: William Feaver
Corporate Sponsor: Accenture
Producer(s): Live Theatre Newcastle, National Theatre
Director: Max Roberts
Design: Gary McCann
Lighting: Douglas Kuhrt
Sound: Martin Hodgson