NEWS: Be swept away with Northern Ballet's production of 'Merlin' this Autumn in Yorkshire

BE SWEPT AWAY WITH NORTHERN BALLET’S MAGICAL PRODUCTION OF MERLIN THIS AUTUMN

 

 

Discover how the world’s most famous sorcerer mastered his magic to unite a warring kingdom. This autumn, Northern Ballet’s Merlin – an epic adventure of heartache, hope and spellbinding magic - will take to the stage at Sheffield Lyceum Theatre from Tuesday 2 – Saturday 6 November and Leeds Grand Theatre from 9 - 20 November

Inspired by the story of the mythical wizard, Northern Ballet’s Merlin will take you on a sweeping epic adventure of heartbreak, hope and more than a little magic.

Drawing on well-known characters from Arthurian legend including Morgan le Fae and the Lady of the Lake, the original story will be brought to life with illusions and magic by Chris Fisher, International Illusions and Magic Associate for Harry Potter & The Cursed Child. Chris will work closely with Northern Ballet’s dancers, applying the discipline of ballet to mastering magic complemented by Colin Richmond's ingenious set and costume designs.

Merlin will be the first full-length ballet created by Olivier Award-winner Drew McOnie, whose recent work includes the acclaimed Jesus Christ Superstar at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, King Kong on Broadway and Baz Luhrmann's Strictly Ballroom in the West End. Its story is a personal one, inspired by McOnie’s experiences of feeling different growing up and, more recently, examining what it could mean to be a parent in a non-nuclear family. It’s a story about how one's otherness may in fact turn out to be their magic.

Drew McOnie said: “I am so thrilled to be heading back into the studio to create Merlin for Northern Ballet. New work is so vital, and I am so pleased that Merlin will be part of that wave of original productions, welcoming audiences back to the theatre; an adventure that I know has been sorely missed.”

Don’t miss the legend reawakened through Northern Ballet’s unrivalled blend of classical ballet and dramatic storytelling. 

MERLIN:

Sheffield Lyceum Theatre: www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/your-visit
Leeds Grand Theatre: www.leedsheritagetheatre.com/whats-on/merlin/