Introducing first direct bank - our new National Stage & Screen Sponsor
In 2019 Northern Ballet will take two of our full-length ballets into cinemas across the UK for the very first time, and we are delighted that our longstanding sponsor first direct bank is supporting...
View ArticleVictoria and Dracula in cinemas
Press release date: Thu 31 Jan 2019We are delighted to announce that we will be making our live cinema debut this year with David Nixon OBE’s Dracula streamed direct to cinemas from the newly...
View ArticleLIVE! Behind the Veil
Whilst Queen Victoria might be one of the most famous monarchs in the world, the woman behind the legend remains an enigma. But our new ballet doesn’t have to be as it’s time for an exclusive look...
View ArticleFrom the Archive: Rudolf Nureyev in Swan Lake
From the archive, Rudolf Nureyev and Elisabeth Maurin performing in Swan Lake on 4 December 1986.This production received its World Première at Glyndebourne on 21 October 1986 in the presence of HRH...
View ArticleAudio Descriptions and Touch Tours in Spring 2019
As the world première tour of Cathy Marston’s Victoria gets closer we’re looking forward to sharing this new work with audiences across the country.To make Victoria more accessible to visually impaired...
View ArticleRehearsal Photos
Photos feature Abigail Prudames rehearsing the role of Victoria, Joseph Taylor rehearsing the role of Albert and choreographer Cathy Marston.Photos Drew Forsyth (colour) and Steffen Aarfing...
View ArticleScenario
Act IAs her death approaches, Queen Victoria writes her last diary entry before entrusting Beatrice to prepare its many volumes for publication. Her surviving children arrive to say their last...
View ArticleValentine's Competition
In the spirit of Valentine's Day we've teamed up with Harvey Nichols, Leeds to give away a very special evening for two.Enter now for your chance to win a three course meal and a glass of Prosecco for...
View ArticleFit for a Queen Costume Appeal
This spring we première a sensational new ballet based on the life and times of Queen Victoria, and we need your help to bring it to life!As with any great story, our costumes are an integral part of...
View ArticleNorthern Ballet at Northern Stage Trailer
Three short ballets. One unmissable experience.Watch Northern Ballet's world-class dancers perform at Newcastle's Northern Stage for the first time.Choreography by Kennth Tindall (The Shape of Sound),...
View ArticleInternational Wheelchair Day
Today we are celebrating International Wheelchair Day, an annual day of events and activities taking place around the world for wheelchair users to celebrate the positive impact a wheelchair has on...
View ArticleVictoria Proposal Excerpt
Dancers Abigail Prudames and Joseph Taylor rehearsing their roles of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in Victoria, a ballet by Cathy Marston.Music by Philip Feeney, piano Andrew...
View ArticleCathy Marston on Creating Victoria
Choreographer Cathy Marston tells us about how she went about bringing Queen Victoria's life to the stage.Featuring rehearsal clips with dancers Pippa Moore, Abigail Prudames, Sean Bates, Miki Akuta,...
View ArticleCommunications Coordinator
Northern Ballet is one of the UK’s foremost ballet companies. Based in Leeds but touring nationally and internationally, the Company is renowned for bringing famous and unexpected stories to life with...
View ArticleThe Music of Victoria
Sean Bates and Miki Akuta rehearsing with Cathy Marston talking about the music of Victoria.VictoriaProduction banner image: Archive: 0Learning resource?: 0No left banner: 0Home & Lists image:
View ArticleWhat to expect from Victoria
With just three days to go until the world première of Victoria, choreographer Cathy Marston discusses what audiences can expect from her new ballet.See more about the creation of Victoria in our video...
View ArticleCostume drawings
As we approach the world première of our new ballet Victoria, here's an exclusive first look at all of the exquisite costume drawings.This special insight is brought to you as part of our Fit for a...
View ArticleThank you Pippa Moore
The role of Beatrice – Victoria's youngest daughter – has been created on Premier Dancer Pippa Moore in her final role before retiring. Let's look back on some of this extraordinary artist's...
View ArticleFit for a Queen Costume Appeal
This spring we première a sensational new ballet based on the life and times of Queen Victoria, and we need your help to bring it to life!As with any great story, our costumes are an integral part of...
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