Masters of storytelling Northern Ballet bring to the stage the extraordinary story of Anne Lister – better known as Gentleman Jack.
A powerful Yorkshire woman, it was only after her death when her secret diaries were decoded that a truly exceptional life was uncovered. Described by some as the “first modern lesbian”, Anne lived, dressed and loved as she desired, not as 19th century society expected her to. With her words dancing across the page, she vividly chronicled her adventures, heartbreaks and triumphs.
Inspiring biographies, novels, a hit TV series and now a ballet, this thrilling production choreographed by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa is performed to new live music.
Creative Team
- Choreography
- Composer
- Dramaturg
- Lighting and Set Designer
- Costume Designer
- Creative Consultant
- Choreography Consultant
Technical Information
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Running Time
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- Act 1: 46 minutes
- Interval: 20 minutes
- Act 2: 46 minutes
- Total running time: 1 hour 52 minutes
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Staffing
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- 36 Dancers
- 16 Musicians
- 1 Conductor
- 1 Company Manager
- 3 Stage Managers
- 4 Stage Technicians
- 3 Lighting Technicians
- 2 Sound Engineer
- 4 Wardrobe and Wigs
- 3 Ballet Staff
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Effects
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- 2 × Cirro Strata CS6 mist machines
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Set description
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- 5 × Grey Velour Borders
- 5 × Pairs of Dark Green Velour Legs
- 2 × Individual Golden legs
- 1 × Golden Half Tab
- 1 × Pair of Golden Swagged Legs
- 2 × Crystal Chandeliers
- 1 × Small Chandelier
- 1 × Flown Picture Frame
- 4 × Bookcase / TV Trucks
- 8 × Stools
- 1 × Table
- 1 × Travelator
- 1 × Gauze
- 2 × White Cyclorama
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Music
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This ballet is performed live by 16 musicians.
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Shipping
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This production tours complete with all scenery, props and costumes. This production ships on 2 × 4ft high cube shipping containers.
Please contact Emily Deller,
Artistic Planning Manager, for more information.
Header image by Guy Farrow.
Production photos by Tristram Kenton, Emily Nuttall and Colleen Mair.
