The Pitmen Poets
The Pitmen Poets perform at The Varieties with a night of songs and stories laced with North East humour and humanity.
Lindisfarne singer and songwriter Billy Mitchell, Warhorse Songman Bob Fox, Master of Tyneside song Benny Graham, and award-winning songwriter Jez Lowe.
“Whoever’s idea it was to bring these four together for a show should be awarded a gold medal for services to music”
Ed Waugh
Theatre Critic
“A great evening of stories and wonderful voices”
Dave Burland
Folk Singer
‘Sheer utter brilliance’
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