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Northern Ballet - Gentleman Jack

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 page, 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.

Choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa
Composer Peter Salem
Dramaturg Clare Croft
Lighting and Set Designer Christopher Ash
Costume Designer Louise Flanagan
Creative Consultant Sally Wainwright

Ticket Prices

Standard £21.00 - £59.00

Max of 10 tickets can be booked online. All discounts are subject to availability and may not be applicable. See our T&Cs for further information.

Two ballet performers in the centre of the image, one wearing a pink leotard and the other in a black leotard with tophat.

Venue

The Alhambra Theatre

Dates

3 - 5 Sep 2026

Price

£21.00 - £59.00

Age guidance

Age 12+

  • Two female dancers in a pose in the foreground.
  • Two women in the foreground during a dance rehearsal with a group of other dancers in the background.
  • A dancer leaping in the air in a white rehearsal room.
  • Two female ballet dancers in rehearsal looking at each other with other dancers in the background.
  • One female dancer kisses the hand of another dancer in a rehearsal room.

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