Gentleman Jack ..... Ballet
21st May 2026, 14:30
05/21/2026 14:30
05/21/2026 00:00
Europe/London
Gentleman Jack ..... Ballet
Newham u3a are booked to see Gentleman Jack on 21st May at 2 30pm Northern Ballet brings the extraordinary story of Anne Lister, better known as Gentleman Jack, to the stage A bold Yorkshire woman often described as the first modern lesbian, Anne lived, dressed and loved as she chose, defying the expectations of 19th century society Only after her death were her coded diaries deciphered, revealing a life of adventure, heartbreak and remarkable honesty Winner of the Fedora Van Cleef & Arpels Dance Prize 2025, this thrilling new production is choreographed by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa and performed to new live music by Peter Salem Gentleman Jack is a co-production by Northern Ballet and Finnish National Opera and Ballet Contact: mariechristie56@gmail com
Newham u3a are booked to see Gentleman Jack on 21st May at 2.30pm
Northern Ballet brings the extraordinary story of Anne Lister, better known as Gentleman Jack, to the stage.
A bold Yorkshire woman often described as the first modern lesbian, Anne lived, dressed and loved as she chose, defying the expectations of 19th century society. Only after her death were her coded diaries deciphered, revealing a life of adventure, heartbreak and remarkable honesty.
Winner of the Fedora Van Cleef & Arpels Dance Prize 2025, this thrilling new production is choreographed by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa and performed to new live music by Peter Salem.
Gentleman Jack is a co-production by Northern Ballet and Finnish National Opera and Ballet.
Contact: mariechristie56@gmail.com
