Our insight talks reveal some of the best kept secrets of life in a touring ballet company.
They are presented by former Northern Ballet Premier Dancer, Pippa Moore*, at theatres across the country.
Northern Ballet Revealed
Northern Ballet Revealed gives you an insight into the life of a touring ballet company. Find out what it takes to bring a production to life as we reveal secrets from behind the scenes. Get a sneak peak of costumes and props and ask questions about the Company and our productions. You’ll then have the chance to watch the Company dancers in their daily ballet class as they warm up for the performance – a real treat!
Leeds Grand Theatre
THURSDAY 19 MARCH 2020, 11.15AM - 12.45PM
Learn more about Northern Ballet and our newest ballet, Geisha. The talk lasts for approximately 30 minutes and is followed by the opportunity to watch the Company take class on the Leeds Grand Theatre stage.
Tickets £5
Box Office 0844 848 2700
Book online
Milton Keynes Theatre
THURSDAY 30 APRIL 2020, 11.45AM TO 12.45PM
A 30 minute talk about Northern Ballet and Cinderella followed by the opportunity to watch the Company take class from 11.45am to 12.45pm.
£6 per ticket
Box Office 0844 871 7652
Book online
Pre-Show Talks
The perfect start to your evening; join ex-premier dancer Pippa Moore as she talks you through the production and gives an insight into how the Company prepares for performances. These events are free to ticket holders and last approximately 30 minutes.
There are currently no pre-show talks scheduled this season. If you have any queries please call our Learning Team on 0113 220 8000.
Post-Show Talks
The chance to hear from Company dancers and the creatives! Join us for an informal post show talk where you’ll have the chance to ask questions about the production and life with a professional ballet company. Free to ticket holders and last approximately 30 minutes.
Leicester Curve
Friday 03 April 2020 straight after the performance
After the performance you are invited to come to the front of the auditorium where members of our Production and Artistic teams with two dancers will give a talk about Cinderella and Northern Ballet.
Lasts approximately 30 minutes.
Free for Cinderella ticket holders
Box Office 0116 242 3595
Edinburgh Festival Theatre
Friday 08 May 2020 straight after the performance
After the evening performance of Geisha join former Premier Dancer, Pippa Moore, as she gives a talk about the Company, production and more.
Lasts approximately 30 minutes.
Free for Geisha ticket holders
Box Office 0131 529 6000
Typetalk 18001 0131 529 6003
*In circumstances where Pippa Moore is unavailable, talks will be delivered by another member of Northern Ballet staff.
Photos Emma Kauldhar and Gavin Joynt.