Luke Ahmet in rehearsal for Jane Eyre.
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Inside the Rehearsal Room with Luke Ahmet

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Juliet stands en pointe with her arms above her head, Romeo holds her by the waist
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Inside Romeo & Juliet

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A male and female dancer hold hands. The female dancer lifts her leg and reaches to the left, as the male dancer floats his arm upwards and smiles at her
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The History of Four Last Songs

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George Liang at Sketches

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Juliet leans over her balcony and Romeo reaches up to hold her hand

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Woman holding riding crop, standing on black pointe shoes wearing a long black coat and hat
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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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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Yosuke Mino publicity photo of him wearing a black top and his arms folded
25.06.25

Inside Sketches: Past, Present and Future

We caught up with one of this year’s choreographers, Yosuke Mino, to hear about his piece Passing By.
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The two choreographers of Hansel & Gretel, George Liang and Harris Beattie, sat on the sofa that features in the ballet, both smiling directly at the camera
29.04.25

Insider: An interview with George Liang, co-choreographer of Hansel & Gretel

We caught up with co-choreographer George Liang to hear about his experience making this magical, fun-filled adventure for children.
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Luke Ahmet in rehearsal for Jane Eyre.
21.01.25

Inside the Rehearsal Room with Luke Ahmet

After a busy autumn season we caught up with Luke Ahmet, Assistant Rehearsal Director. Who gave us his insight into the rehearsal room and getting to grips with his new role.
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Juliet stands en pointe with her arms above her head, Romeo holds her by the waist
06.11.24

Inside Romeo & Juliet

Artistic Director Federico Bonelli & Leading Soloist Dominique Larose reflect on Romeo & Juliet.
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A male and female dancer hold hands. The female dancer lifts her leg and reaches to the left, as the male dancer floats his arm upwards and smiles at her
08.10.24

The History of Four Last Songs

Learn more about the origin of Four Last Songs, looking back over the centuries of history that led to its creation.
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One dancer in the background follows the movements of another in the foreground
28.06.24

Inside Sketches 2024

We caught up with George Liang to hear more about his experience choreographing for Sketches.
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Collage of clips from the Heather Lehan video blog in which she is examining something from her bag, dancing with a partner, and smiling at the camera
01.05.24

A Week in the Life of Heather Lehan

Curious to know what a week in life of a ballet dancer is like?
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Northern Ballet updates
Male dancer stood against a blue stage with a green light behind him. His arms are raised and one leg is extended.
10.04.26

National Dance Award Nominations

We're over the moon to be nominated for not one, but three National Dance Awards.
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Two dancers in white looking into the distance, hands raised
08.04.26

Adagio Hammerklavier Excerpt

Short extract from Adagio Hammerklavier choreographed by Hans van Manen.
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Wearing veils, the two women are dressed to marry each other surrounded by people representing Anne Lister's words
07.04.26

Gentleman Jack | Anne Lister and Ann Walker Pas De Deux

A union that broke societies rules. Anne Lister and Ann Walker – a love like no other.
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Woman in a blue dress smiles, smiling holding her hands to her chest, behind her dancers representing Anne Lister's beguiling words
07.04.26

Gentleman Jack | Tell us what you thought

Gentleman Jack took Leeds by storm in its UK premiere ✨ See what our audiences thought.
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Little Red's family: father, mother, grandmother and Little Red act out the scary wolf to father who is quivering in fright
02.04.26

Life On Tour: Little Red Riding Hood

Graduate students Madison and Evie, who have been performing in our Little Red Riding Hood tour, recently sat down together to answer our questions.
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Dame Darcey Bussell in a high-waisted black skirt and white shirt leaning against a window bright with summer sun
01.04.26

Dame Darcey Bussell to teach at the Academy of Northern Ballet's 2026 Summer Intensive

Dame Darcey Bussell will be joining as guest teaching faculty for the first week of the International Summer Intensive in 2026
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Mariana and Anne Lister stand, holding each other. Mariana in an orange dress, her eye closed as she rests her head on Anne's shoulder, Anne look straight at you
18.03.26

Gentleman Jack | Trailer

Watch our newest trailer for Gentleman Jack now!
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In a dressing room a group of women wearing similar dresses with different accent colours dance around Anne Lister who lifts her hat in respect to them
09.03.26

Gentleman Jack On Stage

Photos from the the stage of Gentleman Jack.
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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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Header images taken by Emily Nuttall.

A male dancer lifts a female dancer so that her legs point high in the air and her head and arms point downwards