The Pitmen Painters

The Pitmen Painters
Theatre: Samuel J Friedman
Status: Closed
(September 14, 2010 - December 12, 2010 )
  • Rehearsal: August 12, 2010
  • Preview: September 14, 2010
  • Open: September 30, 2010
  • Close: December 12, 2010
Play - American Premiere
Running Time: 2hrs 30mins

Inspired by a book by William Feaver, “The Pitmen Painters” tells the story of the Ashington Group – miners from Northumberland who became celebrated painters.

For The Record:

 “The Pitmen Painters” premiered at the Live Theatre (Newcastle upon Tyne) in 2007 and then transferred to the National.

Total Gross: $2,531,130
Average Weekly Gross: $194,702
Total Attendance: 48,162
Average Weekly Attendance: 71%

Staff & Creative Team

Associate Producer:

Live Theatre Newcastle

By Special Arrangement with:

Bob Boyett

Advertising Representative:

SPOTCo

Press Agent:

Boneau/Bryan-Brown

Production Stage Manager:

Charles Means

Author:

Lee Hall

Director:

Max Roberts

Settings & Costumes:

Gary McCann

Lighting:

Douglas Kuhrt

Cast

Young Lad/Ben Nicholson 09/14/2010 - 12/12/2010
Helen Sutherland 09/14/2010 - 12/12/2010
Robert Lyon 09/14/2010 - 12/12/2010
Jimmy Floyd 09/14/2010 - 12/12/2010
Harry Wilson 09/14/2010 - 12/12/2010
George Brown 09/14/2010 - 12/12/2010
Oliver Kilbourn 09/14/2010 - 12/12/2010
Susan Parks 09/14/2010 - 12/12/2010