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

For enquires relating to Merlin, The Nutcracker and Gentleman Jack, including ticket requests please contact

Anita Morris Associates 01943 603311
Debbie Bradly debbie@anitamorrisassociates.co.uk
Max Curran max@anitamorrisassociates.co.uk

News and Press Releases
Men in masks and black leggings lift a woman in a pink patterned dress and she raises her arms in celebration
25.06.25

Northern Ballet Appoints New Trustees

Northern Ballet has appointed five new trustees, including Sir Gregory Doran and Steven McRae, as the Company seeks to strengthen the representation of artists on its board.
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Dancers stood in a row holding potted plants in a soft green light
12.06.25

Reduction in Northern Ballet’s Carbon Footprint

The Environment & Sustainability Committee have been tracking company and freight travel across autumn seasons since 2022...
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A dancer in white trousers stand in a strong pose, lifting another dancer in a white dress over his head.
02.06.25

Q&A with Romeo & Juliet

Company dancers Saeka Shirai and Harris Beattie answer some of the most asked questions about taking on the iconic roles of Romeo & Juliet.
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The two choreographers of Hansel & Gretel, George Liang and Harris Beattie, sat on the sofa that features in the ballet, both smiling directly at the camera
29.04.25

Insider: An interview with George Liang, co-choreographer of Hansel & Gretel

We caught up with co-choreographer George Liang to hear about his experience making this magical, fun-filled adventure for children.
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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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A dancer in a costume covered in plastic bottles sneaking up on two dancers sat at the front of the stage.
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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