HRH in the wings looking on at the stage

The Duke of Edinburgh visits Northern Ballet for London premiere of Gentleman Jack

Northern Ballet’s Royal Patron, His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, attended the opening night of Gentleman Jack at Sadler’s Wells where it enjoyed its London premiere.
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Wearing veils, the two women are dressed to marry each other surrounded by people representing Anne Lister's words

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

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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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

Gentleman Jack | Trailer

Watch our newest trailer for Gentleman Jack now!
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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

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

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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Two women sat on a table, one leaning back into the other's welcoming arms as they gaze lovingly at each other

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.

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.

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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Two dancers looking at one another smiling, the one behind holding the other's leg at the thigh, the one on front reaching around playfully

Gentleman Jack | First Look

Go behind the scenes with the first look of our brand new ballet Gentleman Jack with choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa. We can't wait to see what is coming next.
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