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Cathy stands on her toes, reaching to Heathcliff in one of our publicity images
24.02.26

Announcing Wuthering Heights Return and an Immersive The Nutcracker-Inspired Experience

On 25 February we announced a 2027 tour of Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Wuthering Heights, a ballet by David Nixon CBE and a new immersive The Nutcracker-inspired experience.
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Northern Ballet updates
Two women sat on a table, one leaning back into the other's welcoming arms as they gaze lovingly at each other
02.03.26

Gentleman Jack | In Rehearsal, Behind Closed Doors

A stolen moment behind closed doors...
Anne Lister and Mariana had no audience — until now. 🌹
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Around the dining table three sit and look on at Anne Lister whose lifting herself off the ground in anger
02.03.26

Gentleman Jack | Who was Anne Lister?

Discover the story of Yorkshire icon Anne Lister from her very home at Shibden Hall, with thanks to its dedicated volunteers and dramaturg Clare Croft.
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Cathy stands on her toes, reaching to Heathcliff in one of our publicity images
24.02.26

Announcing Wuthering Heights Return and an Immersive The Nutcracker-Inspired Experience

On 25 February we announced a 2027 tour of Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Wuthering Heights, a ballet by David Nixon CBE and a new immersive The Nutcracker-inspired experience.
Read more
Two women sat on a table, one leaning back into the other's welcoming arms as they gaze lovingly at each other
17.02.26

Gentleman Jack | Decoding the Diary

Hear from choreographer Annabelle Lopez-Ochoa as she lifts the words from Anne Lister's diary into detailed and expressive choreography.
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A dancer in black sits on a wooden table, leaning over whilst writing with a feather quill. Multiple dancers surround the table, each with one leg elevated behind them, reaching towards the quill.
06.02.26

Gentleman Jack | In Rehearsal

Hear from choreographer Annabelle Lopez-Ochoa as we deep dive into the iconic Anne Lister, aka. Gentleman Jack.
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Four Northern Ballet dancers pose with a statue of Anne Lister.
05.02.26

Who was Gentleman Jack?

Curious about the lead character in our brand-new ballet? Find out more about the remarkable story of Yorkshirewoman Anne Lister, also known as Gentleman Jack.
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Conductor wearing black, left hand raised to the musicians, right hand holding the baton
28.01.26

Announcing William Lai as the Gentleman Jack Conductor Fellow

Northern Ballet announces William Lai as the Gentleman Jack Conductor Fellow, supported by Jerwood Foundation.
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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.
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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.
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Header from Jane Eyre featuring dancers Dominique Larose and Joseph Taylor. Photo Tristram Kenton