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Press & Media

Our Communications team are available to assist with press and media enquiries in relation to Northern Ballet and the Academy of Northern Ballet.

Please get in touch to request information, images, interviews, photography and filming, press tickets and photo calls. Requests from production companies should also be directed to the press team.

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News and Press Releases
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10.06.23

Benjamin Ella interview

Choreographer and Royal Ballet Soloist Benjamin Ella talks about his first week in rehearsals with Northern Ballet ahead of Generations: Three Short Ballets.
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09.05.23

The Mechanics of Life

A new digital collaboration with The Royal Academy of Engineering and University of Leeds
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Jay Gatsby and Daisy Buchanan in The Great Gatsby. Photo by Guy Farrow.
02.05.23

Casting announced for The Great Gatsby at Sadler's Wells

Northern Ballet has announced principal casting for their performances of David Nixon CBE’s The Great Gatsby at London’s Sadler’s Wells from the 16-20 May.
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Star-crossed lovers Romeo & Juliet in a loving embrace, both wearing white against a fantasy blue and yellow background.
25.04.23

Artistic Director Federico Bonelli’s first full season

Celebrating the breadth of the Company’s work, the season presents stories that connect with people of all ages and backgrounds.
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Star-crossed lovers Romeo & Juliet in a loving embrace, both wearing white against a fantasy blue and yellow background.
24.04.23

Federico Bonelli's First Season as Artistic Director

Celebrating the breadth of the Company’s work, Bonelli’s new season presents stories that connect with people of all ages and backgrounds
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Love Your Local Theatre
27.03.23

Love Your Local Theatre

We are excited to be taking part in the Love Your Local Theatre campaign, powered by the National Lottery and Theatre Tokens.
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20.02.23

New season of Dance at the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre

We're delighted to announce a new season of dance opening in March 2023 at our home, the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre.
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13.02.23

Northern Ballet welcomes Ryoichi Hirano as Guest Artist

Northern Ballet has announced casting for the roles of Jay Gatsby and Daisy Buchannan in their upcoming revival of David Nixon CBE’s The Great Gatsby.
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10.02.23

Northern Ballet and The Ivy launch Gatsby themed event for young people

Northern Ballet have partnered with The Ivy Victoria Quarter to launch Gatsby Exclusive: Under 30s Event, a Gatsby themed event for young people living in Leeds.
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18.01.23

Announcing the return of Beauty & the Beast and The Nutcracker

This autumn will see the revival of two of Northern Ballet’s beloved shows Beauty & the Beast and The Nutcracker.
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HRH Prince Edward and Northern Ballet on stage at Woking New Victoria Theatre.
10.11.22

The Earl of Wessex visits Northern Ballet

Northern Ballet’s Royal Patron, Prince Edward, The Earl of Wessex, visited the Company on the eve of opening night at Woking’s New Victoria Theatre.
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03.11.22

The Magic of Live Theatre

In celebration of World Ballet Day, Northern Ballet have launched a new advert for their upcoming tour of The Nutcracker that celebrates the magic of live theatre.
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