The Pitmen Painters

Synopsis

London theatre audiences are already highly familiar with the work of Lee Hall - he penned “Billy Elliot the Musical” and the movie that preceded it after all - and in 2011 they will have an opportunity to revisit a well-received play of his that appeared at the National Theatre in 2007. “The Pitmen Painters” earned many admirers when it first arrived in the capital and when it returns with a run in the West End’s Duchess Theatre it is likely that audiences will be flocking to pick up theatre tickets so that they can see what all the fuss is about.

In “The Pitmen Painters” the focus is on the real life story of Ashington, Northumberland, Miners in the 1930s who decide to inject a bit of culture into their lives by taking art appreciation classes in the evenings under the watch of Robert Lyons. But appreciation soon turns to a practical know-how and the team then begin to produce painting of their own – turning many heads in the process. Eventually their work is a part of prestigious collections and they are friends with some of the top names of the field. But ultimately they must ask themselves what they really want out of life.

Those with theatre tickets witness something remarkable with “The Pitmen Painters” and it is a testament to the work on display that the show continues to find an audience and, in the process, its way back to the stage.

“The Pitmen Painters” starts its run at the Duchess Theatre on Tuesday 11th October 2011 (with previews beginning on Wednesday 5th October 2011).

Venue Information

Duchess Theatre
Catherine Street
London
WC2B 5LA
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Directions

Take the Piccadilly Line to Covent Garden and exit into the piazza. The theatre is approximately 10 minutes walk.

Seating Plan