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Press & Media

Our Communications team are available to assist with press and media enquiries in relation to Northern Ballet and the Academy of Northern Ballet.

Please get in touch to request information, images, interviews, photography and filming, press tickets and photo calls. Requests from production companies should also be directed to the press team.

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For enquires relating to Gentleman Jack, including ticket requests, please contact

Animo PR: 01943 603311
Anys Williams: anys@animopr.co.uk
Debbie Bradly: debbie@animopr.co.uk 

News and Press Releases
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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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25.02.26

Gentleman Jack: It Felt Practically Revolutionary

When choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa asked me to join the creative team for Northern Ballet’s new production of Gentleman Jack, I had to say “yes.”
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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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23.02.26

Sustainability Round Up 2025

Throughout 2025, we have continued to drive progress across all three areas of the Company.
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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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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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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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