Experience the world of the Pitmen Painters at The Maltings, 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.

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, Northumberland County Council, Friends of Eliot Smith Dance, and Anonymous Donors.

Image credit: Photographer Simon Drew