PITMAN | ELIOT SMITH DANCE
Wed 19 Feb 2025 7:30 PM - 8:45 PM GMT
Newbiggin Maritime Centre, NE64 6DB
Description
To mark the 90th anniversary of the Ashington Group, Eliot Smith Dance encompasses the return of Eliot Smith’s most popular dance work, PITMAN.
Experience the world of the Pitmen Painters at Newbiggin Maritime Centre, the famous amateur art group from Ashington, through powerful and entertaining contemporary dance. With intimate solos, duets and dramatic ensemble dancing the work explores the hopes, dreams and determination of the Ashington Group.
"IMPRESSED BY THE DEPTH OF TECHNIQUE, PRECISION AND ORIGINALITY ON DISPLAY" - NARC.
"CHECK OUT THE EXCELLENT WORK OF ELIOT SMITH DANCE COMPANY" ★★★★★ - Jack the Lad.
Pitman is created with the kind permission of The Ashington Group Trustees and in collaboration with Woodhorn Museum, supported by public funding by Arts Council England, and funding from Northumberland County Council, Friends of ESD, and Anonymous Donors.
Location
Newbiggin Maritime Centre, NE64 6DB