Eliot Smith's Pitman

Eliot Smith Dance returns to Alnwick Playhouse with the 10th Anniversary celebration of one of the company’s most popular and acclaimed productions, Eliot Smith’s PITMAN – inspired by the story of The Ashington Group, also known as the Pitmen Painters.

Coinciding with the company’s 15th anniversary, this new iteration features enhanced production values, a cast of six exceptional dancers, and an ambitious new theatrical vision. Inspired by ten paintings created by The Ashington Group – a collective of coal miners from a small Northumberland village who achieved international acclaim for their art. PITMAN brings their creativity, resilience and community spirit to life through compelling choreography, striking theatrical design and a rich musical score spanning folk, jazz, swing, classical and traditional brass band music.

PITMAN celebrates a unique chapter of North East heritage with energy, emotion and contemporary relevance. Described as “a masterpiece of contemporary dance that honours history with heart and soul” (NE Volume), PITMAN is an uplifting and moving theatrical experience that connects past and present through dance.

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