Dancers step out for return of ballet
THE LEEDS- BASED Northern Ballet company is returning to the stage for its first live performances since the start of lockdown in March.
Its dancers will perform three mixed hour- long programmes at Leeds Playhouse from October 21- 24, followed by four fulllength performances of David Nixon’s Dangerous Liaisons from October 28.
The season will mark Northern Ballet’s first shows since its the world première of Kenneth Tindall’s Geisha in the spring. Most of the new performances will include live music played by members of Northern Ballet Sinfonia, and all will be performed in full costume but without sets.
Mr Nixon, who is the company’s artistic director, said: “Although we are still far from business as usual, we are thrilled to be able to return to the stage and present a significant run of live performances.
“We don’t know what the coming months will bring for our company, or the industry as a whole. For now, we hope our audiences will feel safe and confident to join us at Leeds Playhouse.”