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

Anne Lister lifted by her words (represented by eleven dancers) and in turn raising a quill

Gentleman Jack The Lowry Ensemble

Details of the musicians who are performing in The Lowry, Salford for Gentleman Jack 4 - 6 June 2026.
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Anne Lister in a frock coat looks at Marianne, wearing a blue dress and lifted from the waist by her father as her mother looks on

Gentleman Jack Norwich Ensemble

Details of the musicians who are performing in Norwich Theatre Royal for Gentleman Jack 27 - 30 May 2026.
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In white veils as they marry, held by Anne Litter's words represented by many dancers behind them

Gentleman Jack London Ensemble

Details of the musicians who are performing in Sadler's Wells for Gentleman Jack 19 - 23 May 2026.
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Woman with grey hair, a green skirt and a lace top stands on one foot, her hand on the shoulder of Anne Lister who squats, holds one knee, and hears a top hat

Gentleman Jack Nottingham Ensemble

Details of the musicians who are performing in Nottingham for Gentleman Jack 13 - 16 May 2026.
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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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In a dressing room a group of women wearing similar dresses with different accent colours dance around Anne Lister who lifts her hat in respect to them

Gentleman Jack Leeds Ensemble

Details of the musicians who are performing in Leeds for Gentleman Jack 7-14 March 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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