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.
'The Pitmen Painters, in Max Roberts' perfectly pitched and acted production, manages to be tragic, funny and illuminating in one fell swoop of energy'
Evening Standard
'Breathtaking in its scope, Lee Hall's remarkable play provides a fascinating debate about art and socialism'
The Guardian
Booking From
Wednesday, 5th October 2011
Booking Until
Saturday, 14th April 2012
Matinees
Thursday and Saturday 2.30pm
Evening
Monday to Saturday 7.30pm
Running Time
2 hours 30 min
VENUE DETAILS
Duchess Theatre
Catherine Street
London
WC2B 5LA
Transport
Take the Piccadilly Line to Covent Garden and exit into the piazza. The theatre is approximately 10 minutes walk.
Seating Plan