Post by david on Jul 7, 2018 16:56:07 GMT
Having just watched this at today’s matinee, it tells the story of the group of woman who formed the Women against Pit Closures and their fight against the pit closures of the 1980s and their sit in at the Parkside Pit.
Written by Maxine Peake, it is a very well written piece full of humour and brutal honesty of the impact of the miners strike both on those involved in the strike and on the wider communities.
At today’s matinee, the role r of one of the miners was taken at very short notice ( 15mins rehearsal time) by one of ensemble. Considering this, he gave a very assured performance and got a massive cheer at the end by the audience. So well done to that guy!
Overall, a very enjoyable afternoons entertainment and I would certainly recommend people to go and watch this.
It is nice to report that nobody had a cheeky look at their phones for the footie result during the performance!
Written by Maxine Peake, it is a very well written piece full of humour and brutal honesty of the impact of the miners strike both on those involved in the strike and on the wider communities.
At today’s matinee, the role r of one of the miners was taken at very short notice ( 15mins rehearsal time) by one of ensemble. Considering this, he gave a very assured performance and got a massive cheer at the end by the audience. So well done to that guy!
Overall, a very enjoyable afternoons entertainment and I would certainly recommend people to go and watch this.
It is nice to report that nobody had a cheeky look at their phones for the footie result during the performance!
