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Salem: Gentleman Jack
Annabelle Lopez Ochoa; Northern Ballet; Christopher Ash; Louise Flanagan; Northern Ballet Sinfonia
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Northern Ballet’s Gentleman Jack: brave but bland at Sadler’s Wells

Gemma Coutts in Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s Gentleman Jack © Colleen Mair
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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Northern Ballet’s Jane Eyre: worthy of repeated viewings

Rachael Gillespie and Northern Ballet in Cathy Marston's Jane Eyre © Tristram Kenton
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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Northern Ballet's Romeo & Juliet: a plethora of outstanding dancers

Dominique Larose as Juliet in Romeo & Juliet © Emily Nuttall
There is much to be admired in Northern Ballet's production of Romeo & Juliet by Christopher Gable and Massimo Moricone. Succinctly told, every moment matters in a consistently absorbing way.
****1
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Northern Ballet's The Great Gatsby unfolds at breakneck pace

Joseph Taylor and Sean Bates in David Nixon's The Great Gatsby © Emily Nuttall

Those unfamiliar with the great American story will need to read the extensive synopsis in the programme to keep up with the whizz-bang comings and goings on stage!

***11
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Northern Ballet's Ugly Duckling: comedic and engaging for all ages!

Julie Nunès and Wesley Branch in Northern Ballet's Ugly Duckling © Emily Nuttall
Northern Ballet's Ugly Duckling offers a fantastic and inclusive introduction to the ballet for the whole family and at just 45 minutes long, does not try anyone's patience.
****1
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The Nutcracker is a hit with the audience in Leeds

Rachael Gillespie The Nutcracker © Bill Cooper
A farcical, entertaining Mouse King limbers up atop his cheese!
****1
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