Two women sat on a table, one leaning back into the other's welcoming arms as they gaze lovingly at each other

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.

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.

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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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

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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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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Northern Ballet dancers and Gentleman Jack creatives gathered outside Shibden Hall in Halifax learning about it and Anne Lister's history

Visit to Anne Lister's Home in Halifax, Shibden Hall

In August 2025, Northern Ballet dancers, staff and Gentleman Jack creatives visited Anne Lister's home, Shibden Hall.
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Wearing a black top hat and pointe shoes, the character of Gentleman Jack looks directly at the camera hands on a cane, a woman in pink hold onto her and leans back suggestively

Northern Ballet wins the FEDORA - VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Dance Prize 2025

We are grateful to the Jury and FEDORA for this recognition and the support this prize will provide in bringing Gentleman Jack to the stage.
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