Mark Skipper
Northern Ballet Theatre
West Park Centre
Spen Lane
Leeds LS16 5BE
T +44 (0)113 274 5355
F +44 (0)113 274 5381
E mark.skipper@northernballettheatre.co.uk
W northernballettheatre.co.uk
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SIZE OF COMPANY
Up to 65 on the road
SCALE OF VENUE
Large-scale
PERMANENT STAFF
Artistic Director
David Nixon
Chief Executive
Mark Skipper
Company Manager
Steve Hughes
Technical Director
Andy Waddington
ARTISTIC POLICY
Northern Ballet Theatre (NBT) is a touring narrative dance company whose distinctive blend of classical dance and theatre is renowned for captivating new audiences. NBT’s productions mix classical dance and theatre, embracing popular culture and taking inspiration from literature, opera or giving unique interpretations of popular classical ballets.
REVIEW EXTRACTS
‘NBT… has established a continuing affection and support. The repertory boasts recognisable titles, high emotional temperatures and good design.’ Financial Times
‘One of the most approachable danced versions of the greatest love story ever told.’ Sunday Express (Romeo & Juliet)
‘This is a charming show, free of silly trendiness and gimmicks that will delight ballet fans of all ages.’ Mail on Sunday (The Nutcracker)
CURRENT PRODUCTIONS
Peter Pan NBT’s production includes all the exciting elements of this enchanting story, along with magical puppets and spectacular feats of flying. (122 mins including interval, family show.)
Dangerous Liasions A powerful dance adaptation of Laclos’ classic novel, which tells a story of sexual power, depravity, cruelty and deceit in 18th century France. (115 mins includinginterval, ages 12+.)
Romeo & Juliet This faithful interpretation of Shakespeare’s timeless tale of boy meets girl is an unforgettable theatrical experience. (144 mins, including 2 intervals, all ages.)
The Nutcracker A seasonal favourite told in a traditional way set in the Regency period. (113 mins including interval, family show.)
Wuthering Heights The story of the powerful relationship between Catherine Earnshaw and the foundling Heathcliff; their lives inexorably linked for eternity in a darkly haunting tale. (120 mins including interval, all ages.)
FUTURE PRODUCTIONS
Swan Lake Set in New England in the early 20th century, a wealthy college boy finds himself struggling to cope as his relationships with his closest friends, Odilia and Simon, begin to change. (160 mins, including 2 intervals, all ages.)
The Nutcracker A seasonal favourite told in a traditional way set in the Regency period. (113 mins including interval, family show.)
WRAP-AROUND
Pre-performance talks (all ages); ballet explored (all ages); workshop and touch tour for the visually impaired (all ages); open workshops (young people); over 55s workshops; production events (information about creating the production) (all ages). All for any ability.
RECENT INTERNATIONAL WORK
2008 USA (Excerpt from Madame Butterfly), Italy (Excerpts from various productions)
2007 China (Madame Butterfly)
2006 China (La Traviata)
TOURING AVAILABILITY
Details on request
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