An illustration featuring a hare taking a nap under a tree while a tortoise runs past with wide eyes and a smile
Northern Ballet

Tortoise & the Hare

The race is on in Tortoise & the Hare.

When a cheeky Hare won't stop boasting about how fast he can run, thoughtful Tortoise decides it is time to join him in a race. No one thinks Tortoise can win, but when Hare gets distracted by games and treats, Tortoise might just surprise us all.

The perfect introduction to live ballet and music, your little ones will be cheering along as a playful cast of characters re-tell this classic tale.

Audio Description and Touch Tours

16 and 17 Feb at 2.00pm

To book an Audio Described and/or Touch Tour ticket please book over the phone by calling 0113 220 8008 or by visiting our Box Office team in person.

Three dancers in bunny costumes. Looks of excitement and joy
Dancers in bunny costumes, preparing for the race facing each other in a plank position
Dancer in a Bee Costume, Piqué pose to the left
Female dancer, dressed as a butterfly in magenta and cyan, stands with her arms apart and looks stage left
‘delightfully performed and expertly staged new short ballet for young people’
The Stage
The Bunnies are there to cheer Hare on at the start of the race

Tortoise & the Hare Story

Hare the champion runner will be competing in today’s big race. Tortoise and his best friend Molly the Mole are also preparing for the day.
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Molly the Mole and The Bunnies warm up with Tortoise at the start of the race

Tortoise & the Hare Characters

Some of the characters you'll meet watching Tortoise & the Hare.
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Dancers dressed as bunnies. One dancer checking another dancers leg, middle dancer holding two carrot stick pom poms, another dancer gazing in adoration and the last dancer meditating

Tortoise & the Hare Photos

Photos from Tortoise & the Hare.
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Kids Box Meal: £4.50

Sandwich*
Piece of fruit
Biscuit
Carton of juice

*Ham, tuna mayo, or cheese

Adults Meal Deal: £5.25

Sandwich*
Crisps
Fruit
Bottle of water

*Ham & tomato, tuna & cucumber, cheese & caramelised onion chutney, or hummus with red sweet pepper & spinach (ve)

Creative Team

Choreographers
  • Dreda Blow
  • Sebastian Loe
Set Design
  • Ali Allen
Composer

Main illustration by Emily Nuttall. Photos taken by Sophie Beth Jones.