Northern Ballet’s Merlin at Leeds Grand Theatre

Creative Tourist
Northern Ballet's Merlin at Leeds Grand Theatre
Image courtesy of Northern Ballet.

Northern Ballet's Merlin at Leeds Grand Theatre, Leeds 9 — 20 November 2021 Tickets from £20.00 — Book now

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.

Northern Ballet's Merlin at Leeds Grand Theatre, Leeds 9 — 20 November 2021 Tickets from £20.00 Book now

Performances

Date
Time
Session Features
9 November 2021
7:00pm — 12:00am
10 November 2021
7:00pm — 12:00am
11 November 2021
2:00pm — 12:00am
11 November 2021
7:00pm — 12:00am
12 November 2021
7:00pm — 12:00am
13 November 2021
2:00pm — 12:00am
13 November 2021
7:00pm — 12:00am
14 November 2021
4:00pm — 12:00am
14 November 2021
7:00pm — 12:00am
16 November 2021
7:00pm — 12:00am
17 November 2021
7:00pm — 12:00am
18 November 2021
7:00pm — 12:00am
19 November 2021
7:00pm — 12:00am
20 November 2021
2:00pm — 12:00am
20 November 2021
7:00pm — 12:00am

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

Where to go near Northern Ballet’s Merlin at Leeds Grand Theatre

Music venue
Howard Assembly Rooms

The Howard Assembly Room is a performance and rehearsal space at Leeds Grand Theatre

North Bar (C) Mark Newton Photograhy 2
Leeds
North Bar

North Bar is an intimate bar on Leeds’ New Briggate, with a huge range of craft ales and hard-to-find spirits.

The Domino Leeds
Leeds
Music venue
The Domino Leeds

Live music isn’t the only attraction at The Domino. It also serves a range of inventive cocktails which are perfect to sip whilst watching the acts.

Stuzzi Leeds
Leeds
Restaurant
Stuzzi Leeds

Stuzzi is a stylish restaurant in Leeds offering high-end Italian cuisine, including pasta and seafood plates.

crash
Shop
Crash Records

Crash is a yellow beacon of taste, located on Leeds’ central Headrow. With vinyl, tickets and in-store gigs it’s a must visit for indie and rock fans.

Record Shops in Leeds wall of sound
Leeds
Shop
Wall Of Sound Records Leeds

Wall of Sound is an independent record shop stocking second hand and rare Records, CDs, DVDs, Books and Memorabilia, located in the the heart of Leeds.

Belgrave music hall Leeds
Leeds
Music venue
Belgrave Music Hall

This music hall and canteen recently opened in the former site of Leeds Children’s Palace – a three-storey recreation hall and nursery school.

Zaap Leeds
Leeds
Restaurant
Zaap

Zaap is a charming café with a superb range of Thai street food dishes. Thai has taken a snapshot of the street food market of Bangkok and brought it to England.

Leeds
Music venue
Headrow House

This former textile mill in one of Leeds’ historic yards is a labyrinthine four-story venue that boasts three bars, a restaurant, three outdoor spaces and a 150-capacity event space.

What's on: Dance

Two dancers and orchestra on stage
Until
DanceManchester
Dance:Music at the RNCM

Through a treasure trove of concerts, the RNCM’s initiative Dance:Music explores the symbiotic relationship between music and dance.

from £0.00
Emilyn Claid: Untitled at The Lowry
DanceMediaCityUK
emilyn claid: Untitled at Lowry

emilyn claid’s intimate and dazzling performance blends movement and theatre to explore ageing, acceptance and transformation.

from £14.00

Culture Guides

NEXT: A Primer on Urban Painting production still
Cinema in the North

Hollywood greats and early bird film fest tickets are on our horizon as we start the New Year.

FKA TWIGS
Music in the North

Masters of minimalism, leftfield electronica and cutting edge pop. We bring you the lot in our latest live music round up.

The Super Duper Family Festival
Family things to do in the North

We might be past the holiday season, but Manchester and the North's arts and cultural calendar is still packed with brilliant events and activities for families

Theatre in Manchester and the North
Theatre in the North

Documentary performance, groundbreaking dance, world premieres and fresh takes on classic works - check out our early theatre highlights for 2025.

A painting of a young child being bathed in a sink of a 197s style kitchen. Around the sink are a rubber duck, a bottle of  washing up liquid, a jug, a kettle and a mug.
Exhibitions in the North

Galleries are racing to announce new exhibitions so check out our top picks, from art films and nostalgic paintings to Hockney's collages.