Mr Rochester lifts Jane, she is on his shoulder, her legs pointed behind them, her back arched and her head thrown back in ecstacy

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A single white feather reflected in gently moving water against a backdrop of an indigo and starry sky.
20.05.26

New Swan Lake from Northern Ballet and Ballet de l’Opéra National de Bordeaux

Northern Ballet and Ballet de l’Opéra National de Bordeaux announce the co production of a new Swan Lake.
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Four female dancers, one each in lilac, yellow, blue and pink, all on one foot en pointe with their arms in front of their face
28.10.26

Vacancy: Human Resources Administrator

We are looking for a Human Resources Administrator to provide administrative and operational support to the Human Resources function.
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The Sinfonia performing at Leeds Town Hall, photo Amy Kelly
28.10.26

Vacancy: Principal Conductor

We are looking for a Principal Conductor to provide artistic leadership across all Northern Ballet productions.
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The group all in unison dancing at the final ball, in front the Prince and Cinderella
26.10.26

Cinderella On Stage

Brand new photos from Cinderella.
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Two people sat on a sofa smiling with costumes hung on a rail in the background
26.10.26

If the Shoe Fits

She's the heart and soul of our story – hear from Principal dancers Sarah Chun and Dominique Larose about their Cinderella journeys.
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Dancers leaping in unison
20.10.26

Vacancy: Head Receptionist (part-time)

We are looking for a Head Receptionist to join our busy team.
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Distinguished woman standing, clapping on a theatre circle
01.10.26

A special gala performance in honour of Mrs Aud Jebsen

The final week of September 2026 saw us take up residence at the Linbury Theatre at the Royal Ballet and Opera to perform our new Three Short Ballets programme.
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On Northern Ballet's HQ roof, the site of future solar panels and looking out at Leeds Minster
30.09.26

A Visit Behind the Scenes

Last week, we welcomed partners and funders to Northern Ballet for a special visit behind the scenes.
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A row of 3 wigs are on display after being styled. There is one blonde and two brunette. They have rollers, pins and clips in them.
07.09.26

Styling Cinderella: Wigs & Makeup

From restyling recycled wigs to sweat-proof stage makeup, discover how our Wigs & Makeup team are bringing the fairytale magic to our Cinderella tour.
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Two dancer in the rehearsal room practicing a tango, bodies apart, one hand holding the partner's, her other hand resting on his shoulder, his on her back, each looking intently at the other
25.08.26

The History of Five Tangos

Read about the inspiration behind the fiery Five Tangos, one of choreographer Hans van Manen's best-known works.
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Header from Jane Eyre featuring dancers Dominique Larose and Joseph Taylor. Photo Tristram Kenton