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Northern Ballet - Gentleman Jack

A co-production with Finnish National Ballet
Thu 04 Jun 2026 - Sat 06 Jun 2026

Masters of storytelling Northern Ballet bring to the stage the extraordinary story of Anne Lister — better known as Gentleman Jack.

A powerful Yorkshire woman, it was only after her death when her secret diaries were decoded that a truly exceptional life was uncovered. Anne lived, dressed and loved as she desired, not as 19th century society expected her to. With her words dancing across the pages, she vividly chronicled her adventures, heartbreaks and triumphs with striking honesty and wit.

Inspiring biographies, novels, a hit TV series and now a ballet, Anne’s story leaps from page to stage in this thrilling new production choreographed by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa and performed to new live music by Peter Salem.

Gentleman Jack is a co-production with Finnish National Opera and Ballet.

Additional information

  • Age recommendation: 12+

 

Accessible performances

Audio Described | Sat 6 June 2026 at 2.00PM Touch Tour/Insight Workshop: 11.45am – 1pm. 

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Credits

Choreographer: Annabelle Lopez Ochoa

Composer: Peter Salem

Dramaturg: Clare Croft

Lighting and Set Designer: Christopher Ash

Costume Designer: Louise Flanagan

Creative Consultant: Sally Wainwright

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