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Gentleman Jack Tickets at Sadler's Wells, London

Ballet

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.

⏱️ Running time: 1hr 35min. Incl. 1 interval. • 👥 Age: Ages 12+. Children under 5 are not permitted into the theatre • 📅 Booking to 23 May 2026

About the show

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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Upcoming performances of Gentleman Jack

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Tuesday, 19 May 2026
7:30 PM
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Wednesday, 20 May 2026
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Thursday, 21 May 2026
2:30 PM
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Friday, 22 May 2026
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Saturday, 23 May 2026
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Venue and getting here — Sadler's Wells

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