# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Pitman Poets
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 08:35 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Celebrate the Word's 10th birthday!About this EventFrom Billy Elliot to Auf Wiedersehen Pet, from When the Boat Comes In to The Likely Lads, the songs, stories, and spirit of the North East have long captured the hearts of audiences across generations. The Pitmen Poets bring those tales to life in an unforgettable evening of music, laughter and storytelling, laced with the region’s trademark humour and humanity.Featuring ex-Lindisfarne frontman and songwriter Billy Mitchell, Warhorse Songman Bob Fox and award-winning Durham songwriter Jez Lowe, this celebrated trio pay tribute to the triumphs, tragedies and indomitable spirit of the North East’s industrial heritage.Expect an evening of warmth, wit, and outstanding musicianship, a heartfelt celebration of the people, pride and places that shaped a region and its music.Doors open 6pm. Running Times:First act 55 minsInterval 20 minsSecond act 50 minsThe cafe will be available.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-shields/pitman-poets/100001994544795174
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 2 hours 5 minutes
  - Location: The Word, National Centre for the Written Word
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 11.55, max: 11.55, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: South Shields
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: The Word, National Centre for the Written Word
- **lat**: 54.9971249
- **long**: -1.4385314
- **full address**: The Word, National Centre for the Written Word, Market Place, South Shields, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Pitman Poets being held?
  - **A:** Pitman Poets takes place on Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 08:35 pm at The Word, National Centre for the Written Word, Market Place, South Shields, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Pitman Poets?
  - **A:** Pitman Poets is organized by The Word, National Centre for the Written Word.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Pitman Poets is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in South Shields, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Pitman Poets sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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