Northern Ballet’s Merlin at Leeds Grand Theatre

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Northern Ballet's Merlin

9-20 November 2021
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Time
Session Features
09 Nov 2021
7:00 pm-12:00 am
10 Nov 2021
7:00 pm-12:00 am
11 Nov 2021
2:00 pm-12:00 am
11 Nov 2021
7:00 pm-12:00 am
12 Nov 2021
7:00 pm-12:00 am

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Northern Ballet's Merlin at Leeds Grand Theatre
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Northern Ballet bring a new production inspired by the story of the mythical wizard, Merlin. A sweeping epic adventure of hope and heartbreak…and a dash of magic.

Inventive and bold, Northern Ballet are one of the UK’s leading ballet companies. Embracing popular culture and taking inspiration from other art forms like literature, opera and the classics, the company consistently look for new ways to tell stories through movement. Blending a strong classical ballet style with contemporary dance and storytelling, Northern Ballet’s Merlin promises to be a visually stunning production, packed with magic and charm.

Choreographed by Olivier award-winning Drew McOnie (Broadway’s King Kong and Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom), audiences can expect an enchanting spectacle as Northern Ballet deliver their unrivalled blend of classical ballet and dramatic storytelling at Leeds Grand Theatre.

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