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.
Following sell-out seasons at Live Theatre Newcastle and in the Cottesloe, The Pitmen Painters returns, this time to the Lyttelton. Lee Hall's new play is a humorous, deeply moving and timely look at art, class and politics.
TRAVEL
Nearest Underground: Waterloo (Northern, Bakerloo & Jubilee lines)
Nearest Rail: Waterloo
Please follow the signs from Waterloo Staion to the National Theatre/Southbank.
ACCESS
Wheelchair Access available.
Hard of Hearing/Visually Impaired: Most productions have signed and audio enhanced performances. Please contact the theare for details.
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