Gentleman Jack - The Ballet
“I love, & only love, the fairer sex & thus beloved by them in turn, my heart revolts from any other love than theirs." - Ann Lister
I'm very excited to share that I will be writing the music this year for the Northern Ballet’s (UK) new production of Gentleman Jack, based on the life and loves of Ann Lister! I have had to keep this under wraps for a year, and I can barely contain myself!
Premiering with live orchestra 2026 in Leeds with the Northern Ballet, and 2028 in Helsinki, Finland with Oopera & Baletti.
Surrane Jones playing Anne Lister and Choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa
I first watched the BBC series 'Gentleman Jack' in lockdown a few years ago, and was immediately hooked. I'm beyond thrilled that the writer from that series, Sally Wainwright is involved as a creative consultant on this ballet too. I shall also be dumbstruck to be in the room with her!
Poster from Northern Ballet
Here's the incredible creative team involved in the new ballet, from all corners of the world:
Annabelle Lopez Ochoa - Choreographer
Federico Bonelli - Artistic Director
Clare Croft - Dramaturg
Christopher Ash - Designer of Set
Lousie Flanagan - Costumes
Sally Wainwright - Consultant and writer of the TV show
Northern Ballet are a touring company, and will travel the show around with live ensembles to: Leeds, Sheffield, Nottingham, Salford, London and Norwich. Then, in 2028, the show will be mounted by Finnish National Ballet with an expansive orchestral score.
If you haven't watched Gentleman Jack the TV show, you can watch it on Neon!