William Feaver News

The Pitmen Painters recently concluded an acclaimed run at London's Royal National Theatre. Inspired by a book by William Feaver, and hailed by London critics as 'a glorious instant classic' (Evening Standard), 'a wonderful piece of theatre' (Financial Times) 'a beautiful work of art that everybody should see' (The Times of London), and 'a superb piece of work; warm, funny, sad, and thought-provoking' (The Daily Telegraph), the play tells the story of the Ashington Group - miners from Northumberland who became celebrated painters.

The Pitmen Painters recently concluded an acclaimed run at London's Royal National Theatre.

The Pitmen Painters recently concluded an acclaimed run at London's Royal National Theatre. Inspired by a book by William Feaver, and hailed by London critics as 'a glorious instant classic' (Evening Standard), 'a wonderful piece of theatre' (Financial Times) 'a beautiful work of art that everybody should see' (The Times of London), and 'a superb piece of work; warm, funny, sad, and thought-provoking' (The Daily Telegraph), the play tells the story of the Ashington Group - miners from Northumberland who became celebrated painters. THE PITMEN PAINTERS was named Best Play at the 2008 Evening Standard Awards.Max Roberts directs the British cast, which will include Christopher Connel, Michael Hodgson, Ian Kelly, Brian Lonsdale, Lisa McGrillis, Deka Walmsley, David Whitaker and Phillippa Wilson. The play begins previews Sept. 14 and opens Sept. 30 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.

The box office of Manhattan Theatre Club's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street) is now open for the 2010-2011 Broadway season. Single tickets to MTC's upcoming Broadway productions of THE PITMEN PAINTERS and GOOD PEOPLE are available for purchase at the box office.

Tony Award winner Lee Hall recently discussed his upcoming play The Pitmen Painters, which will soon receive its American premiere, in a video released by the Manhattan Theatre Club.

Tickets for Manhattan Theatre Club's (Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director; Barry Grove, Executive Producer) upcoming American premiere of Tony Award winner Lee Hall's THE PITMEN PAINTERS are now on sale.

Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) are pleased to announce four productions for Manhattan Theatre Club's upcoming 2010-2011 theatrical season.

According to ContactMusic.com, Lee Hall, the creator of Billy Elliot will be teaming up with Pink Floyd's Roger Waters to create a stage adaption of The Wall. The rock opera album, which was released in 1979, was later turned into a movie, which starred Bob Geldof and Bob Hoskins. Waters has reportedy always been interested in turning the album into a musical.

Gary Naylor, at The National Theatre, is not surprised to find general approval that Art is A Good Thing.

Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) announce that Manhattan Theatre Club, by special arrangement with Bob Boyett, will produce the Live Theatre, Newcastle /National Theatre of Great Britain's co-production of THE PITMEN PAINTERS by Tony Award winner Lee Hall (Billy Elliot) with direction by Max Roberts starring the original English company.

London's National Theater has unveiled their upcoming list of productions, including a premiere by David Hare.