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  • Fortune Theatre Tue 5 Oct ’10 at 1:58pm

    The Pitmen Painters is the true story of the Ashington Group, coal miners who in 1934 started art classes organised by the British Workers Educational Association.

    It could have been patronising, even insulting: see the sturdy pitmen with their comical Northern accents try to understand Art! That it is not is a triumph not only for the playwright but for director Patrick Davies and his splendid cast, who make real people of the group of miners with artistic aspirations. Yes, it is very funny, but it is also passionate, political and moving.
    For a full review by Terry McTavish, visit theatreview.org.nz:
    http://www.theatreview.org.nz/reviews/review.php?id=3409

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