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The Pitmen Painters Cottesloe
by Lee Hall
inspired by a book by William Feaver
A co-production between Live Theatre, Newcastle and the National Theatre.
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‘A play about the importance of not just feeding your stomach and your brain, but about feeding your soul. And it does just that.’
4 stars Guardian
‘Lee Hall’s new play is witty and touching… the inspiring story of ordinary people doing extraordinary things.’
4 stars Metro
‘An inspiring, important new play. A play that's both deliciously comic and grave.’
Observer
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.
Straight from a sell-out season at Live Theatre Newcastle, Lee Hall’s new play is a humorous, deeply moving and timely look at art, class and politics.
Day Seats
£10, available in person from the Box Office from 9.30am on the day of the performance.
Now playing.
Cast credits:
: David Whitaker
Production credits:
Director: Max Roberts
Designer: Gary McCann
Lighting Designer: Douglas Kuhrt
Sound Designer: Martin Hodgson
Photo © Keith Pattison
The Pitmen Painters Cottesloe finished on: 25 June 2008
