Northern Ballet announces Christmas specials

Published: 30 July 2013
Reporter: Mark Love-Smith

Isaac Lee-Baker as The Prince and Michela Paolacci as Cinderella in Cinderella Credit: Jason Tozer

From October, Leeds-based Northern Ballet's hugely popular production of A Christmas Carol returns to the stage. The show is to tour during October and November to Norwich, Canterbury, Sheffield, Bradford and Manchester.

In December the Company premières its second new production of the year, Cinderella. Artistic Director David Nixon OBE has chosen to set the story in snowy Russia and its opulent ballrooms.

Cinderella has its world première at Leeds Grand Theatre on 17 December before embarking on national tour in 2014.

The Company is also hosting some special events for ballet enthusiasts of all ages.

The Cinderella Ball on 5 December features exclusive preview excerpts from the Company’s new production of Cinderella, and the unique opportunity for ball-goers to take to the floor with the Company’s professional dancers. After a three-course dinner, the evening offers families and friends 'the opportunity to live the fairytale yourself and dance with the stars of the ballet'.

For younger ballet fans, Northern Ballet is offering a special day of family activities including dancing, crafts and lunch at its award-winning home in the centre of Leeds. The popular Family Day takes place on Sunday 22 December from 1PM and is followed by a matinée performance of Cinderella at Leeds Grand Theatre at 4PM.

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