Following sell-out performances in 2024, Sketches returns with an exciting new programme that seamlessly bridges the past, present and future of ballet.
Devised by Northern Ballet's Artistic Director, Federico Bonelli, Sketches offers a rare and intimate look into the creative process, stripping ballet down to its rawest form: no sets, no lighting — just movement, music, and pure artistry.
This year’s programme presents innovative new works by artists from Northern Ballet alongside captivating pieces by guest artists. You’ll also hear directly from the choreographers about the inspiration behind their creations. Then, experience timeless elegance and technical brilliance as the performance concludes with an excerpt from the classic ballet Paquita.
Don’t miss this opportunity to witness some of the fresh choreographic voices redefining ballet while also celebrating its legacy.
Running Time: Estimated 2 hours 5 minutes total, subject to change.
- Act 1: 32 minutes
- 15 minutes interval
- Act 2: 33 minutes
- 15 minutes interval
- Act 3, Paquita: 30 minutes
Waves of What Remains by George Liang contains strobed lighting
In rehearsal
Photos Emily Nuttall
Choreographers
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Vince VirrGuest Choreographer
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Glimpse
Music: Composed by Leeds-based composer and musician Eeshar Singh.
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George LiangNorthern Ballet Dancer
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Waves of What Remains
- Music by ZhouHan Du
- Costumes by Lauren Savill
In collaboration with Northern School of Contemporary Dance
Contains strobed lighting
Longing For Spring Breeze
- Music by James Buckle, in collaboration with Leeds Conservatoire
- Costumes by Sophie Mandell-Lynn at Freda Silk
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Yosuke MinoGuest Choreographer
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Passing By
Music: Sonata No. 1 for Solo Violin in G Minor, BWV 1001: II. Fuga. Allegro by J.S. Bach
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Bruno SerraclaraNorthern Ballet Dancer
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Traviate Ma Trovate
Music:
- Uni Pro by Carsten Nicolai, by arrangement with Budde Music
- La Sonnambula, Act II Scene 2: Ah! non credea mirarti (Arr. for Solo Piano by François Virot) by Vincenzo Bellini
- La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi.
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Daniel de AndradeNorthern Ballet Artistic Associate
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Heart of Glass
Music: Glass Heart Concerto by Philip Glass, Deborah Harry, Chris Stein © 2016 Dunvagen Music Publishers Inc. Used by Permission.
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Tobey I’AnsonGuest Choreographer
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Crowbar
Tuesday performance only
Music: Original music composed by Tobey l’Anson.
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Jun IshiiNorthern Ballet Dancer
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Dawn
Music:
- Libre Parcours by René Aubry by kind permission of Music Box Publishing
- Main Theme from Onmyoji Composed by Shigeru Umebayashi. Published by First Name Music Ltd. / Novello & Co Ltd. By arrangement with Novello and Co Ltd. Recording used by kind permission of EX Ltd. All rights reserved
- Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence by Yoshida Brothers, by arrangement with Sony Music
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Albert González OrtsNorthern Ballet Dancer
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What You Know
Music:
- Concerto No 10 in B Minor for 4 violins and cello by Antonio Vivaldi
- Cold by Sign Crushes Motorist, by kind permission of Liam McCay.
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PaquitaStaged by Hikaru Kobayashi and Federico Bonelli
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An Excerpt from Paquita
Originally premiering at the Paris Opera in 1846, Paquita is a Spanish inspired romantic ballet that has become a staple of ballet repertoire. In 1881, Marius Petipa staged a revival of the ballet in Russia, adding the Grand Pas Classique and the Pas de Trois sections in his characteristic style. Petipa’s additions quickly became the most memorable part or the performance, and they are the only fragments of the ballet preserved today.
Music by Ludwig Minkus, Anna Takova-Baynova, Valentina Raicheva, Sofia National Opera Orchestra, Boris Spassov.
George Liang Costume Sponsor
All information correct at the time of publication and is subject to change without notice.
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