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Dancer wearing a light dress leaps gracefully high above the stage, the set of a ramshackle building behind her
18.08.26

Sarah Chun on Fools

Principal Dancer Sarah Chun tells us about the experience of creating and revisiting her role in Mthuthuzeli November's Fools, ahead of Three Short Ballets.
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In a workshop, a person wearing a black top and jeans stands on a large canvas painting with a long paintbrush.
13.08.26

Crafting the World of Swan Lake

Take a behind-the-scenes look at how our workshop is building the mesmerising world of Swan Lake for the stage.
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A new black lighting desk stood on a table with a grey background
12.08.26

Updating our touring equipment

Thanks to the generous support of Backstage Trust, Northern Ballet has been able to undertake a critical upgrade of our touring lighting equipment.
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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
05.08.26

Vacancy: Head of Wardrobe

A rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced wardrobe, costume and production leader to join Northern Ballet in a pivotal senior role.
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A view of Leeds city centre from the Northern Ballet building in Quarry Hill, Leeds
30.07.26

Celebrating 30 Years in Leeds

In 2026, we are celebrating 30 years of proudly calling Leeds our home by looking back at the moments and memories that have made the city such an important part of our story.
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A vertical stack of tutus ranging from white to blue
24.07.26

Behind the Seams of Cinderella

Tutus, ribbons and glitter are what fairy tales are made of. Take a behind-the-scenes look at how the costumes for our upcoming tour of Cinderella are getting stage ready.
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A camera operator in black focusing on a dancer in pointe shoes with legs crossed in a fifth position
19.07.26

Going Beyond the Stage

At Northern Ballet we believe ballet should be for all and that’s why we are constantly exploring new ways to bring the joy of dance to as many people as possible.
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16.07.26

Northern Ballet and the Musicians’ Union Agreement

Northern Ballet and the Musicians’ Union have a new agreement for the provision of music for the company’s touring performances.
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In white veils as they marry, held by Anne Litter's words represented by many dancers behind them
30.06.26

Company Update 2026

It has been an amazing 2025 – 2026 for Northern Ballet, culminating with our tour of brand-new ballet Gentleman Jack.
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Header from Jane Eyre featuring dancers Dominique Larose and Joseph Taylor. Photo Tristram Kenton