Dancers in white standing one behind the other, half look to the sky with their arms raise like Atlas

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.

Contact us

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
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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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.
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The Nutcracker Prince jumps high and Clara reaches up to catch him
10.11.25

Signing the Final Bow for Yellowface pledge

Northern Ballet has signed the Final Bow for Yellowface pledge joining over 50 international dance companies and arts organisations.
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Four female dancers dressed in white each extending a foot down and an arm high
03.11.25

Christmas Gift Guide 2025

Christmas is just around the corner, and we're here to help you find the perfect gift for the ballet lover in your life.
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The Lady of the Lake lifted by the waters (represented by dancers)
30.10.25

New Merlin Photos Exclusive For Members

Ten photos from Merlin 2025 exclusive for Members of Northern Ballet.
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Woman with dark hair holds riding crop behind her neck
22.10.25

Gentleman Jack In Creation

Annabelle Lopez Ocha has been in our home creating and rehearsing our newest ballet, Gentleman Jack, due in March 2026.
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A dancer in a white dress stands on pointe with arms and legs outstretched
03.10.25

Announcing a new MA in Classical Ballet Performance

The Academy of Northern Ballet and Northern School of Contemporary Dance (NSCD) are proud to announce a new partnership with the launch of an MA in Classical Ballet Performance.
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LGT auditorium and chandelier. Tony O'Connell
26.09.25

What to Expect at the Theatre

Attending a show at the theatre is an exciting experience – one you will never forget. This is your mini guide on what to expect from your first visit.
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On the studio floor a female dancer lies back, a male dancer leans against her torso
17.09.25

Northern Ballet × Leeds Beckett University

Sports science and ballet unite in our collaborative research project with Leeds Beckett University. We are working together to find ways to improve dancer health, wellbeing and re
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