Gentleman Jack
27 May - 30 May
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£15 - £55
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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.
Important information
Ticket prices: £15 - £55
Running time: 1 hour 35 mins including interval
Age recommendation: 12+
Concessions:
Friends – 5% off
Ambassadors, Supporters, Best Friends and Gold Friends – 10% off
Corporate – £2 off
O60s – £3 off bands A – B Thu matinee and Thu evening
U25s – £5 off bands A – C Thu matinee, Wed & Thu evening
Groups – 20+ 10% off, 40+ 20% off, 80+ 25% off weekday performances only
£10 seats for this show are reserved for members of My Theatre
Touch Tour on Sat 30 May at 12:15 pm
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Audio Described: Sat 30th May
Touch Tour: Sat 30th May
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Why not visit our restaurant…
Make your theatre trip extra special and dine in Prelude, a fresh and contemporary space inspired by the building’s art deco heritage.
With the hassle taken out, relax and enjoy our seasonal set price menu in Prelude. Your table is reserved for the whole evening, so you can enjoy your dessert and drinks in the show interval. Plus, Theatre Royal Friends can enjoy a 10% discount!
Production Images
Photo Credits: Emily Nuttall, Scott Salt, Tristram Kenton and Colleen Mair
Trailer
★★★★★
“An exceptional production on every level.”
“.. innovative, inventive, tender and sensuous.”
“An absolute must-see.”
The Yorkshire Post★★★★
“A sensuous ballet salutes the first modern lesbian.”
The Times★★★★
“An accessible, stylish production that puts love between women centre stage.”
“Some of the sexiest choreography I’ve seen in a while.”
“Northern Ballet’s stylish lesbian love story is super-sexy.”
The Guardian★★★★
“A sexy delight.”
“A distinctive new entry in the Anne Lister story.”
The Telegraph★★★★
“A compelling and inventive piece of storytelling, full of warmth, humour and moments of genuine beauty.”
“An engaging, quirky and beautiful ballet.”
The Reviews Hub★★★★
“… a charged and sexy ballet… sits on the edge of dance evolution…”
Northern Arts Review★★★★
“A lively, sympathetic take on the life on 19th-century landowner and Casanova Anne Lister.”
The Financial Times★★★★★
“Sassy, confident, determined, humorous, fiery… vulnerable.”
The Yorkshire Gig★★★★★
“… so stylish that the desire to wrap yourself in it is irresistible.”
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