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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A single white feather reflected in gently moving water against a backdrop of an indigo and starry sky.
20.05.26

New Swan Lake from Northern Ballet and Ballet de l’Opéra National de Bordeaux

Northern Ballet and Ballet de l’Opéra National de Bordeaux announce the co production of a new Swan Lake.
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Two dancers in white looking into the distance, hands raised
08.04.26

Adagio Hammerklavier Excerpt

Short extract from Adagio Hammerklavier choreographed by Hans van Manen.
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Wearing veils, the two women are dressed to marry each other surrounded by people representing Anne Lister's words
07.04.26

Gentleman Jack | Anne Lister and Ann Walker Pas De Deux

A union that broke societies rules. Anne Lister and Ann Walker – a love like no other.
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Woman in a blue dress smiles, smiling holding her hands to her chest, behind her dancers representing Anne Lister's beguiling words
07.04.26

Gentleman Jack | Tell us what you thought

Gentleman Jack took Leeds by storm in its UK premiere ✨ See what our audiences thought.
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Little Red's family: father, mother, grandmother and Little Red act out the scary wolf to father who is quivering in fright
02.04.26

Life On Tour: Little Red Riding Hood

Graduate students Madison and Evie, who have been performing in our Little Red Riding Hood tour, recently sat down together to answer our questions.
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Dame Darcey Bussell in a high-waisted black skirt and white shirt leaning against a window bright with summer sun
01.04.26

Dame Darcey Bussell to teach at the Academy of Northern Ballet's 2026 Summer Intensive

Dame Darcey Bussell will be joining as guest teaching faculty for the first week of the International Summer Intensive in 2026
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Mariana and Anne Lister stand, holding each other. Mariana in an orange dress, her eye closed as she rests her head on Anne's shoulder, Anne look straight at you
18.03.26

Gentleman Jack | Trailer

Watch our newest trailer for Gentleman Jack now!
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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
09.03.26

Gentleman Jack On Stage

Photos from the the stage of Gentleman Jack.
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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
02.03.26

Gentleman Jack | In Rehearsal, Behind Closed Doors

A stolen moment behind closed doors...
Anne Lister and Mariana had no audience — until now. 🌹
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Around the dining table three sit and look on at Anne Lister whose lifting herself off the ground in anger
02.03.26

Gentleman Jack | Who was Anne Lister?

Discover the story of Yorkshire icon Anne Lister from her very home at Shibden Hall, with thanks to its dedicated volunteers and dramaturg Clare Croft.
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Header from Jane Eyre featuring dancers Dominique Larose and Joseph Taylor. Photo Tristram Kenton