Gentleman Jack Tickets at Sadler's Wells, London
A powerful Yorkshire woman often referred to as ‘the first modern lesbian’, it was only after her death when her secret diaries were decoded that a truly exceptional life was uncovered. Anne lived, dressed and loved as she desired, not as 19th century society expected her to. With her words dancing across the pages, she vividly chronicled her adventures, heartbreaks and triumphs with striking honesty and wit.
1 hour 35 minutes, with an intervalAges 12 and up
A ballet at Sadler's Wells
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Played at Sadler's Wells from 19 May 2026 to 23 May 2026.
Masters of storytelling Northern Ballet bring to the stage the extraordinary story of Anne Lister – better known as Gentleman Jack.
A powerful Yorkshire woman often referred to as ‘the first modern lesbian’, it was only after her death when her secret diaries were decoded that a truly exceptional life was uncovered. Anne lived, dressed and loved as she desired, not as 19th century society expected her to. With her words dancing across the pages, she vividly chronicled her adventures, heartbreaks and triumphs with striking honesty and wit.
Inspiring biographies, novels, a hit TV series and now a ballet, Anne’s story leaps from page to stage in this thrilling new production choreographed by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa and performed to new live music by Peter Salem.
Audio Described:
- Saturday, 23rd May, 2:30pm (with touch tour)
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Venue and getting here: Sadler's Wells
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Rosebery Avenue, London EC1R 4TN
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Angel (about 5 min walk)
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