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PITMAN
Overview
To mark the 90th anniversary of the Ashington Group, Eliot Smith Dance proudly presents Eliot Smith’s PITMAN following its sell-out success in 2016.
PITMAN brings to life ten illustrations that tells the simple but inspiring real life story of a group of miners who with no formal artistic training, depicted their daily lives in a series of paintings which have become celebrated and revered in the art world, as well as providing an important visual commentary for social historians.
With intimate solos, duets and dramatic ensemble dancing the work explores the hopes, dreams and determination of the Ashington Group also known famously as the Pitmen Painters.​​
'WHEN THOSE MINERS FIRST PUT THEIR BRUSHES IN A POT OF PAINT THEY WOULD HAVE NEVER HAD DREAMT HOW MANY RIPPLES THEY WOULD HAVE MADE IN THE WORLD OF ART, TONIGHT'S STUNNING PERFORMANCE BEING ONE OF THOSE RIPPLES'
Relative of Fred Laidler, Pitmen Painter
'IT'S A MASTERPIECE OF CONTEMPORARY DANCE THAT HONOURS HISTORY WITH HEART AND SOUL'
Stephen Downey, NE Volume
9 out of 10 Stage Review at Alnwick Playhouse 07 December 2024
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For bookings and enquiries for 2025/26 please contact Eliot Smith directly, creative director eliot@eliotsmithdance.com