Two dancers looking at one another smiling, the one behind holding the other's leg at the thigh, the one on front reaching around playfully

Gentleman Jack Ensemble

Woman in a blue dress smiles, smiling holding her hands to her chest, behind her dancers representing Anne Lister's beguiling words

Gentleman Jack Sheffield Ensemble

Details of the musicians who are performing in Sheffield for Gentleman Jack 31 March - 4 April 2026.
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Header image from Gentleman Jack rehearsals with dancers Heather Lehan and Rachael Gillespie. Photo Emily Nuttall.

Wearing a black top hat and pointe shoes, the character of Gentleman Jack looks directly at the camera hands on a cane, a woman in pink hold onto her and leans back suggestively

Gentleman Jack

Northern Ballet bring to the stage the extraordinary story of Anne Lister – better known as Gentleman Jack.
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Standing proud, cane in one hand, hearing a tall hat and long coat, Anne Lister looks imperious

Gentleman Jack Story

Northern Ballet brings you the story of Anne Lister, the woman we know as Gentleman Jack.
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Two dancers face each other, mirroring moves, the choreographer behind one of them guiding her position

Gentleman Jack Characters

Meet the people you'll meet in our production of Anne Lister's life, Gentleman Jack.
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