Gentleman Jack
An exploration of the life of powerful Yorkshire woman Anne Lister, whose secret diaries revealed a truly exceptional life. Described by some as the "first modern lesbian", Anne lived, dressed and loved as she desired, not as 19th century society expected her to. With her words dancing across the page, she vividly chronicled her adventures, heartbreaks and triumphs.
Date:
2026
Company:
Northern Ballet
Choreographer:
Annabelle Lopez Ochoa
Dramaturg:
Clare Croft
Lighting and Set Design:
Christopher Ash
Costume Design:
Louise Flanagan
Type:
Reviews:
Peter Salem’s driving cinematic score, a range of styles for the changing scenes, is as eloquent as the choreography and staging.
The specially commissioned score by Peter Salem, combining folk music tropes with soaring electronic and symphonic themes, is hugely evocative, serving the dance perfectly.