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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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Debbie Bradly: debbie@animopr.co.uk 

News and Press Releases
On the studio floor a female dancer lies back, a male dancer leans against her torso
17.09.25

Northern Ballet × Leeds Beckett University

Sports science and ballet unite in our collaborative research project with Leeds Beckett University. We are working together to find ways to improve dancer health, wellbeing and re
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A dark haired dancer leaps, legs spread mid-jump, one hand outstretched to the camara
09.09.25

Merlin's Final Rehearsals

Our props are polished, sets are shining, and costumes are ready! Our final rehearsals are underway before we open Merlin at Leeds Grand Theatre.
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Northern Ballet dancers and Gentleman Jack creatives gathered outside Shibden Hall in Halifax learning about it and Anne Lister's history
27.08.25

Visit to Anne Lister's Home in Halifax, Shibden Hall

In August 2025, Northern Ballet dancers, staff and Gentleman Jack creatives visited Anne Lister's home, Shibden Hall.
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Morgan extend her wings with the power she has stolen from Merlin, lying prone at her feet
14.08.25

From Salem to Sabrina: How the Witch Became a Feminist Icon

We explore how legendary sorceresses like Morgan le Fae have cast their spell on centuries of storytelling about female power and rebellion.
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Dancers en pointe in company class
13.08.25

Company Update August 2025

The Artistic team at Northern Ballet have worked with the dancers to develop six ranks which better reflect our performing company and the wonderful artists we work with.
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Yosuke Mino publicity photo of him wearing a black top and his arms folded
25.06.25

Inside Sketches: Past, Present and Future

We caught up with one of this year’s choreographers, Yosuke Mino, to hear about his piece Passing By.
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Men in masks and black leggings lift a woman in a pink patterned dress and she raises her arms in celebration
25.06.25

Northern Ballet Appoints New Trustees

Northern Ballet has appointed five new trustees, including Sir Gregory Doran and Steven McRae, as the Company seeks to strengthen the representation of artists on its board.
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Dancers stood in a row holding potted plants in a soft green light
12.06.25

Reduction in Northern Ballet’s Carbon Footprint

The Environment & Sustainability Committee have been tracking company and freight travel across autumn seasons since 2022...
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A dancer in white trousers stand in a strong pose, lifting another dancer in a white dress over his head.
02.06.25

Q&A with Romeo & Juliet

Company dancers Saeka Shirai and Harris Beattie answer some of the most asked questions about taking on the iconic roles of Romeo & Juliet.
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