Insight Films | Northern Ballet

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Merlin - in conversation with Drew McOnie

Broadway choreographer Drew McOnie has created spectacular work for the largest stages in the world. Now he brings his unique magic to Northern Ballet with Merlin. Find out more ab

A male dancer jump with both legs extended in a mid-air split while reaching for the camara

Merlin - in rehearsal

Discover how the world’s most famous sorcerer mastered his magic to unite a warring kingdom.

A male dancer leaps through the air in a full jete while a female dancer reaches up to him while sat on the floor

Merlin - in production

Northern Ballet’s Merlin will take you on a sweeping epic adventure of heartbreak, hope and more than a little magic. Find out how the team behind the scenes created this visual fe

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The Making of Letters To My Younger Self

Hear from the creative team behind Letters to My Younger Self, our latest original dance film made in partnership with American Ballet Theatre and Burberry Inspire.

Gavin McCaig, Beneath the Surface, Photo Riku Ito

The Making of Beneath the Surface

Discover how we created original dance film Beneath the Surface in partnership with American Ballet Theatre and Burberry Inspire.

A female dancer stands en pointe as her partner supports her at the waist, they appear to mid-spin

Open House - Swan Lake

Former Principal Soloist Hannah Bateman presents the first in a series of behind-the-scenes informances from one of the world's leading ballet companies.