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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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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Cathy stands on her toes, reaching to Heathcliff in one of our publicity images
24.02.26

Announcing Wuthering Heights Return and an Immersive The Nutcracker-Inspired Experience

On 25 February we announced a 2027 tour of Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Wuthering Heights, a ballet by David Nixon CBE and a new immersive The Nutcracker-inspired experience.
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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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Header from Jane Eyre featuring dancers Dominique Larose and Joseph Taylor. Photo Tristram Kenton