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13.08.25

Company Update August 2025

The Artistic team at Northern Ballet have worked with the dancers to develop six ranks which better reflect our performing company and the wonderful artists we work with.

Northern Ballet updates

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

16.01.26

Gentleman Jack | First Look

Go behind the scenes with the first look of our brand new ballet Gentleman Jack with choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa. We can't wait to see what is coming next 👀

Clara's father carries her while she sleeps, the magical characters from her dreams look on

24.12.25

Festive Opening Hours

Our building will be closed from Tuesday 23 December, reopening Monday 5 January.

A party of dozens dressed in Regency attire all striking a pose, Christmas tree in the background

18.12.25

The Nutcracker Photos

Stunning photos from David Nixon CBE's The Nutcracker.

Woman in a white dress, en pointe on one foot, the other leg arabesque, both arms raise, man in white trousers stood behind her, watching.

18.12.25

Hans Van Manen

Today we would like to pay our respects to the great Hans Van Manen, who we learnt passed away on 17 December 2025.

A Northern Ballet dancer, facing the right with their right arm stretched out and their left leg stretched behind them.

17.12.25

Farewell to Joseph Taylor

This winter we are saying goodbye to one of our most beloved dancers, Principal Dancer Joseph Taylor who will leaving Northern Ballet to pursue new performing opportunities.