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A male dancer jump with both legs extended in a mid-air split while reaching for the camara

Merlin - in rehearsal

Discover how the world’s most famous sorcerer mastered his magic to unite a warring kingdom.

Inspired by the story of the mythical wizard, Northern Ballet’s Merlin will take you on a sweeping epic adventure of heartbreak, hope and more than a little magic.

Choreographed by Olivier Award-winning Drew McOnie (Broadway’s King Kong and Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom), expect an enchanting spectacle.

Choreography & Direction: Drew McOnie
Music: Grant Olding
Set & Costume Design: Colin Richmond
Lighting Design: Anna Watson
Illusions: Chris Fisher
Design & Direction of Puppetry: Rachael Canning
Costume Design Assistant: Julie Anderson

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