UP THE ROAD THEATRE
Our latest adventure... Beneath the Banner
In March and April 2023, our new show, Beneath the Banner, hit the road.
The play weaves true stories, memories and anecdotes - told to us by former miners and their families -
with the story of Harry, Gail and Aubrey.
All performed by two actors, playing a host of characters from across the coalfields.
“And another thing I remember is the blue scars. Every coal miner had blue scars.”
Beneath the Banner shines a light on the many different experiences of those
who lived and worked in our pit towns and villages.
Coal Queens to canaries, pit nurses to pit head baths, courage to comedy,
these are their stories.
Writer & Director: Nicola Pollard Associate Producer: Karen Goddard
Designer: Aileen Kelly Stage Manager: Jodie Jasmin Hicks
Gail: Ellinor Larsson
Aubrey: Philip Gill
Funded by Arts Council England
In association with the National Coal Mining Museum, Yorkshire
Running Time: Approx 2 hours plus an interval
Age suitability: 13 years +
Content warnings: This play deals on occasion with loss and death.
Toured for four weeks
in collaboration with the following Rural Touring Schemes:
Arts Out West, Highlights, Rural Arts, Spot On and Applause,
with Wonder Arts and
Lancashire Cultural Services.
Production shots taken by Ant Robling at the National Coal Mining Museum
Thank you to our following supporters:
Talis Independent Financial Advisers
IBS Network
Sandvik
Global Mine Design
Keepers Cottages
Bowesfield Farm Kennels & Cattery
Kingsdown Water