Need some inspiration for what to gift your loved ones this festive season? Don't worry, we've got you covered!
The festive lights are up, the shop displays are out and the scent of all things spiced is in the air. It can only mean one thing... Christmas is just around the corner.
For the festive fanatic
The Nutcracker
Leeds Grand Theatre, 29 November - 10 December
Give the gift of an early Christmas as the ultimate festive ballet returns to Leeds Grand Theatre. On Christmas Eve a young girl called Clara finds herself transported into a magical land where she encounters mischievous mice, waltzing snowflakes and the Sugar Plum Fairy.
For the hopeless romantic
Romeo & Juliet
Touring nationally 8 March - 1 June
In March 2024 Romeo & Juliet returns to the stage. This version, originally performed and created in 1991 by Christopher Gable and choreographed by Massimo Moricone, offers a powerful retelling of Shakespeare's tragedy and is the ideal present for anyone who loves classical ballet.
For the fairy-tale lover
Beauty & the Beast
Leeds Grand Theatre, 4 - 9 June
Searching for a romantic fairy-tale to whisk you away next summer? David Nixon CBE's Beauty & the Beast returned to the stage this autumn to rave reviews and will be back at Leeds Grand Theatre in June 2024.
For the little ones
Tortoise & the Hare
Touring nationally 27 January - 26 May
Looking for something fun to occupy your little ones? Don't miss out on the return of one of our beloved children's ballets Tortoise & the Hare which is back in spring 2024.
For the person that has everything
Rekindle the Romance
For the aspiring dancer
Classes at Northern Ballet
Do you know someone who loves to dance or would love to learn? Our adult ballet classes and courses are a lovely gift to give this Christmas. Whether you're an absolute beginner or have previous experience, we have a ballet class for you.
Registration is also now open for our children's classes. These are the perfect opportunity to introduce your little-ones to ballet or as an addition to your child's current training.
For the film fan
Northern Ballet on DVD
Enjoy a cosy winter evening indoors with two of our critically acclaimed ballets, Victoria and 1984 which are available to purchase on DVD.
Winner of the Sky Arts South Bank Award for Dance, Cathy Marston's Victoria tells the sensational story of Queen Victoria's life through dance.
Choreographed by former Royal Ballet dancer Jonathan Watkins, 1984 offers a dynamic retelling of George Orwell's iconic masterpiece.
Order now to receive by Christmas!
For the music maestro
Casanova the soundtrack
For classical music fans the complete 2-hour original score of Casanova by award winning composer Kerry Muzzey is available to purchase as a 2 CD-set in the UK and US and available to download on iTunes and other streaming sites.
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