Mr Rochester lifts Jane, she is on his shoulder, her legs pointed behind them, her back arched and her head thrown back in ecstacy

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Dancers en pointe in company class
13.08.25

Company Update August 2025

The Artistic team at Northern Ballet have worked with the dancers to develop six ranks which better reflect our performing company and the wonderful artists we work with.
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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
17.02.26

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.
06.02.26

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.
05.02.26

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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Conductor wearing black, left hand raised to the musicians, right hand holding the baton
28.01.26

Announcing William Lai as the Gentleman Jack Conductor Fellow

Northern Ballet announces William Lai as the Gentleman Jack Conductor Fellow, supported by Jerwood Foundation.
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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
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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Clara's father carries her while she sleeps, the magical characters from her dreams look on
24.12.25

Festive Opening Hours

Our building will be closed from Tuesday 23 December, reopening Monday 5 January.
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A party of dozens dressed in Regency attire all striking a pose, Christmas tree in the background
18.12.25

The Nutcracker Photos

Stunning photos from David Nixon CBE's The Nutcracker.
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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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A Northern Ballet dancer, facing the right with their right arm stretched out and their left leg stretched behind them.
17.12.25

Farewell to Joseph Taylor

This winter we are saying goodbye to one of our most beloved dancers, Principal Dancer Joseph Taylor who will leaving Northern Ballet to pursue new performing opportunities.
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Header from Jane Eyre featuring dancers Dominique Larose and Joseph Taylor. Photo Tristram Kenton