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| Gentleman Jack: Northern Ballet set to celebrate Anne Lister | |
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| Anne Lister is known for her diaries detailing life at Shibden Hall, with a statue of her sitting in Halifax's Piece Hall | Anne Lister is known for her diaries detailing life at Shibden Hall, with a statue of her sitting in Halifax's Piece Hall |
| A ballet based on the life of Anne Lister, often descibed as "the first modern lesbian", is set to open in Leeds in 2026. | A ballet based on the life of Anne Lister, often descibed as "the first modern lesbian", is set to open in Leeds in 2026. |
| The Northern Ballet production is inspired by BBC TV show Gentleman Jack, written by Sally Wainwright and starring Suranne Jones. | The Northern Ballet production is inspired by BBC TV show Gentleman Jack, written by Sally Wainwright and starring Suranne Jones. |
| Lister, born in 1791, is known for her diaries detailing life at Shibden Hall near Halifax, with entries including intimate details of her same-sex relationships. | Lister, born in 1791, is known for her diaries detailing life at Shibden Hall near Halifax, with entries including intimate details of her same-sex relationships. |
| Wainwright, from Huddersfield, said she was excited to see Lister’s story reach new audiences, with the production set to tour England and later head to Finland. | Wainwright, from Huddersfield, said she was excited to see Lister’s story reach new audiences, with the production set to tour England and later head to Finland. |
| The writer, who will be a creative consultant on the project, said: “It's so exciting to see Anne Lister's influence and legacy continue to expand. | The writer, who will be a creative consultant on the project, said: “It's so exciting to see Anne Lister's influence and legacy continue to expand. |
| "What a thrilling opportunity to present Anne Lister to the world in a brand new way." | "What a thrilling opportunity to present Anne Lister to the world in a brand new way." |
| Anne Lister lived at Shibden Hall near Halifax | Anne Lister lived at Shibden Hall near Halifax |
| It is Northern Ballet’s first large-scale commission since 2021 and the first under artistic director Federico Bonelli. | It is Northern Ballet’s first large-scale commission since 2021 and the first under artistic director Federico Bonelli. |
| Bonelli, who said he first became aware of Lister through the BBC drama in 2019, said: “As an organisation our aim is to break down barriers to world class ballet for larger and more diverse audiences. | Bonelli, who said he first became aware of Lister through the BBC drama in 2019, said: “As an organisation our aim is to break down barriers to world class ballet for larger and more diverse audiences. |
| “The story of someone many call the first modern lesbian is a perspective we rarely see represented through ballet, and with her connection to our home in Yorkshire it feels like a perfect fit.” | “The story of someone many call the first modern lesbian is a perspective we rarely see represented through ballet, and with her connection to our home in Yorkshire it feels like a perfect fit.” |
| The life and loves of Anne Lister | The life and loves of Anne Lister |
| Composer Claire Cowan said: "It is a rare delight to see a queer female character, let alone a queer female love story based on real life. | Composer Claire Cowan said: "It is a rare delight to see a queer female character, let alone a queer female love story based on real life. |
| “I’m looking forward to learning more about Anne and exploring how all the complexities of her character can be portrayed through music to heighten the impact of the choreography and storytelling." | “I’m looking forward to learning more about Anne and exploring how all the complexities of her character can be portrayed through music to heighten the impact of the choreography and storytelling." |
| Gemma Whelan and Suranne Jones starred in the television show written by Sally Wainwright | Gemma Whelan and Suranne Jones starred in the television show written by Sally Wainwright |
| After opening in Leeds, Gentleman Jack will be performed in Sheffield, Nottingham, Salford, London and Norwich. | After opening in Leeds, Gentleman Jack will be performed in Sheffield, Nottingham, Salford, London and Norwich. |
| In April 2028 it will be presented at the Finnish National Opera and Ballet in Helsinki. | In April 2028 it will be presented at the Finnish National Opera and Ballet in Helsinki. |
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