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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.

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News and Press Releases
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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A dancer in Dickensian costume stood on stage marvelling at the snow falling
25.11.24

Christmas Gift Guide 2024

The countdown to Christmas is on and if you're still looking for the perfect present for someone in your life, then check out our Northern Ballet gift guide.
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Juliet stands en pointe with her arms above her head, Romeo holds her by the waist
06.11.24

Inside Romeo & Juliet

Artistic Director Federico Bonelli & Leading Soloist Dominique Larose reflect on Romeo & Juliet.
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01.11.24

A Celebration of Ballet

Tune in to our YouTube channel on Wednesday 6 November at midday for a celebration of ballet.
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17.10.24

An Update From Northern Ballet

Northern Ballet, like many arts organisations, is under financial pressure, brought about largely by rising production and touring costs.
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A group of students in a ballet studio stand in a line in front of a barre with their hands on their hips. They're following the lead of teacher Nicola Gervasi who stands in front of them
09.10.24

CAT October Intensive Guests Have Been Announced

A collection of guest teachers and industry experts will be joining us for our 2024 CAT October Intensive.
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A male and female dancer hold hands. The female dancer lifts her leg and reaches to the left, as the male dancer floats his arm upwards and smiles at her
08.10.24

The History of Four Last Songs

Learn more about the origin of Four Last Songs, looking back over the centuries of history that led to its creation.
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01.10.24

Announcing new original work: Gentleman Jack

Northern Ballet will debut a groundbreaking new full-length production based on the life of Anne Lister in 2026.
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A group of children in a school hall, all barefoot, striking the same dance pose as each other - stretching one arm up and forward, the other down behind them as they step forward, their weight on the front foot
12.09.24

Sing, Dance, Leap: Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture

We are joining forces with the Royal Ballet and Opera and Opera North to work together in a historic first, commissioned by Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture.
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Two dancers hold hands and pull away from each other, one braced with his feet on the ground, the other with the wheels of his chair against the pull
29.08.24

Getting to know Joe Powell-Main

Guest Artist Joe Powell-Main talks about his experience rehearsing for Victory Dance with Northern Ballet ahead of Three Short Ballets.
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Northern Ballet dancers at Leeds Pride 2024
05.08.24

Leeds Pride 2024

Another fantastic Leeds Pride!
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28.06.24

Inside Sketches

We caught up with George Liang to hear more about his experience choreographing for Sketches.
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