Northern Ballet announces major spring tour of new children’s ballet

Northern Ballet has announced that its new ballet for children, Goldilocks & the Three Bears, will embark on an extensive national tour taking in Newcastle in November and Middlesbrough and Durham in the spring.

This is a reimagining of the classic children’s story and lasts approximately 40 minutes. The ballet has been created especially for children and young families to experience live dance, music and theatre.

The latest in the company’s award-winning series of Short Ballets for Small People, follows Ugly Duckling, Three Little Pigs, Elves & the Shoemaker and Tortoise & the Hare, all of which have been adapted by CBeebies. The production is choreographed by Northern Ballet Junior Soloist Nicola Gervasi, and includes set designs by Jane Cecchi, lighting by Alastair West, costume designs by Kim Brassley and Carley Marsh and music composed by John Longstaff, performed live at every venue by members of Northern Ballet Sinfonia.

Daniel de Andrade, Northern Ballet’s artistic director of Short Ballets for Small People, says: "I am thrilled at how extensively we are touring and we look forward to giving even more audiences the chance to experience this truly magical production. Performances are designed specifically with young children in mind."

Tour Listings: Newcastle Theatre Royal, Friday, November 11, 12pm and 2pm. Box Office: 08448-112121 or theatreroyal.co.uk

Middlesbrough Theatre, Tuesday, March 14, 11.30am, 1.30pm and 5pm. 01642-815181 or middlesbroughtheatre.co.uk

Durham Gala Theatre, Weds, March 15, 2pm, 4pm and 6pm, 03000-266-600 or galadurham.co.uk

Viv Hardwick