Exciting news 🎉 We've been nominated for the Excellence in Touring Award at the UK Theatre Awards 2026! Gentleman Jack is a show that means so much to so many people. Thank you Anne Lister for continuing to inspire, and we're proud to be able to share her story on stage. 🎩

Help us bring Swan Lake to life. 🦢 Thanks to the generosity of Imogen and Chris Knight, every donation will be matched pound for pound until we reach our goal – can you help us to reach our final target? Please donate today and double your impact.✨ northernballet.com/support-u…

And just like that, our 2025/26 season has come to an end!✨ Thank you to everyone who joined us in theatres this year. Your love, support and enthusiasm has meant so much to us, and we can’t wait for what’s coming next! What has been your favourite performance of the season?

Step inside the studio this August ✨ Become a Patron and enjoy exclusive access to our Open Rehearsal Day 2026 — from Company Class to rehearsals in progress, experience the creative process up close alongside our dancers and artistic team. Join today! northernballet.com/support-u…

“Could not sleep last night. Dozing, hot & disturbed ... a violent longing for a female companion came over me. Never remember feeling it so painfully before ... It was absolute pain to me.” - Anne Lister, 1823 Is it just us, or is it getting steamy in here? 🔥

Curious about the lead character in our brand-new ballet? As part of @lgbthistorymonth you can read our latest blog post and discover more about the remarkable life, loves and legacy of Yorkshire-woman Anne Lister, also known as Gentleman Jack. 🎩📝 northernballet.com/news/2026…

📣 Big Announcement! Cinderella will be taking centre stage for our autumn 2026 season. Be swept into a world of glittering ballrooms, dreamy duets and laugh-out-loud characters that will have you smiling long before the clock strikes midnight. More info northernballet.com/cinderell…

Excuse us whilst we get nostalgic here 🥹 Sena and Yu dance this iconic scene as Barbie and the Nutcracker 💕 @Barbie

Today Northern Ballet has signed the Final Bow for Yellowface pledge. Find out more: northernballet.com/news/2025…

We’re excited to present our newest inclusive work for this #WorldBalletDay: Access Becomes Art. Our work towards inclusive practice is at the core of Northern Ballet’s ethos and we are committed to making dance as accessible and enjoyable for all. 💙youtu.be/X4HM4dTrFNg

We are currently experiencing problems with the phone lines at our Leeds base. If you need to get in touch please email [email protected], and if you are trying to book tickets for the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre please visit our website northernballet.com/theatre

Merlin has officially arrived at @GrandTheatreLS1. Take a look at these epic photos of a ballet that’s guaranteed to sweep you off your feet!

We're delighted to announce the launch of its Conducting Fellowship, an exciting new initiative aimed at early-career conductors seeking hands-on experience within a major professional ballet company. northernballet.com/vacancy/2…

Direct from the rehearsal room: Annabelle Lopez Ochoa is officially bringing Gentleman Jack to life! 🎩🌟

Looking ahead to autumn, we have exciting changes to our dancer ranks. Led by Artistic Director Federico Bonelli, we’ve introduced six new ranks that better reflect the incredible range of our performing Company. Find out more: northernballet.com/news/2025…

📣 Off to Grandmother’s house we go! Don't miss Little Red Riding Hood on tour, dancing across the nation throughout spring 2026. 🐺🩰✨ Visit northernballet.com/lrrh to see if Little Red and the not so ‘Big Bad’ Wolf will be coming to a theatre near you.