 | '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. 'Lee Hall's new play and Max Roberts' sublime production are ablaze with intellectual vigour, political passion and incendiary emotional energy. A beautiful work of art that everybody should see' The Times. 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. |
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Show InformationBooking From:
Saturday, 31 January 2009
Booking Until:
Tuesday, 14 April 2009
Matinees:
2.15pm
Evenings:
7.30pm
Running Time:2 hours 40 mins inc interval
Venue Information | LyttletonSouthbank London SE1 9PX Map |
Directions: Take the Northern or Bakerloo line to Waterloo station. The theatre is a 10 minute walk.
Air-Conditioned: Yes
Disabled or concession bookings cannot be made via the internet and are subject to availability. To request accessible seating or wheelchair access, please call 020 7439 4000 so that we can endeavour to accommodate your needs.: Yes
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