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Performer: Northern Ballet

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BradfordGentleman JackWorld premiere

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Salem: Gentleman Jack
Annabelle Lopez Ochoa; Northern Ballet; Christopher Ash; Louise Flanagan; Northern Ballet Sinfonia

LondonNorthern Ballet: Three Short Ballets

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Piazzolla, Various
Hans van Manen; Mthuthuzeli November; Tiler Peck; Northern Ballet
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Northern Ballet’s Gentleman Jack: brave but bland at Sadler’s Wells

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A bold choice for Northern Ballet, Gentleman Jack is beautifully danced but doesn’t go far enough in celebrating difference, individuality and freedom.
***11
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International Draft Works at the Linbury brought much to delight

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The Royal Ballet's International Draft Works proved to be an excellent opportunity to see dancers and budding choreographers from around the world.
****1
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Northern Ballet's Little Red Riding Hood: a fully engaged audience

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Northern Ballet's Little Red Riding Hood gives young ones a perfect introduction to ballet, without any teeth. 
***11
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Northern Ballet’s Jane Eyre: worthy of repeated viewings

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A revival of Cathy Marston’s Jane Eyre marks another success in Northern Ballet’s strong tradition of narrative dance theatre.
****1
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International Draft Works: an opportunity for discovery

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An interesting mix of classical, contemporary, hip-hop and cultural choreography graced the stage at the Linbury Theatre for International Draft Works 2025.
***11
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Northern Ballet in Three Short Ballets: a compelling programme

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Northern Ballet's latest triple bill at the Linbury proves to be a magnificent vehicle for the company.
****1
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