Dancers in white standing one behind the other, half look to the sky with their arms raise like Atlas

Press & Media

Our Communications team are available to assist with press and media enquiries in relation to Northern Ballet and the Academy of Northern Ballet.

Please get in touch to request information, images, interviews, photography and filming, press tickets and photo calls. Requests from production companies should also be directed to the press team.

Contact us

Liz Rose

Director of Audiences & Communications
0113 220 8000
liz.rose@northernballet.com

News and Press Releases
Wearing a black top hat and pointe shoes, the character of Gentleman Jack looks directly at the camera hands on a cane, a woman in pink hold onto her and leans back suggestively
25.04.25

Northern Ballet wins the FEDORA - VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Dance Prize 2025

We are grateful to the Jury and FEDORA for this recognition and the support this prize will provide in bringing Gentleman Jack to the stage.
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A class of young students stand with legs apart and push forward with open palms.
13.03.25

We’re taking part: The Big Give Arts for Impact Fund

The countdown is on to the launch of the Big Give Arts for Impact Fund, which opens on Tuesday 18 March.
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Jane floats in her white night dress while supported by Rochester
03.03.25

Jane Eyre: a Yorkshire Classic Brought to Life

Northern Ballet’s critically acclaimed production of Jane Eyre is a fresh perspective on one of Yorkshire’s most beloved literary works.
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Dancers stood in a row holding potted plants in a soft green light
29.01.25

Sustainability: Hansel & Gretel

Utilising the tools within the Theatre Green Book we are aiming to hit the intermediate standard for Hansel & Gretel.
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A child is wearing part of the costume for a Children's Ballet to feel closer to the action
27.01.25

We're taking audio description for children on tour!

Audio described performances bring the magic of ballet to life for those with visual impairments.
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Luke Ahmet in rehearsal for Jane Eyre.
21.01.25

Inside the Rehearsal Room with Luke Ahmet

After a busy autumn season we caught up with Luke Ahmet, Assistant Rehearsal Director. Who gave us his insight into the rehearsal room and getting to grips with his new role.
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Northern Ballet light grey
16.01.25

An Update From Northern Ballet

For performances from February 2025 onwards, Northern Ballet will be offering work to freelance musicians, including some who have had a longstanding relationship with the company.
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Ceiling tiles with regularly spaced out LED lighting squares
16.01.25

Sustainability: LED Lighting

We started upgrading the lights to LED during the Christmas break in 2023 and we expect to finish the project by Christmas 2024.
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A group of performers on a stage. One strides through the centre holding a pride flag above their head.
03.12.24

Celebrating Expressions

For International Day of Disabled People we want to shine a light on the amazing 11 years of our inclusive dance festival Expressions.
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