Northern Ballet takes children's show Ugly Duckling on the road to theatres across Yorkshire

The ballet retells the famous Hans Christian Andersen fairytale, following the duckling on her journey as she discovers her true self.

Ugly begins lonely and fed-up, ignored by those around her who think she is too ugly to fit in.

She tries to make friends with fellow ducklings as well as with frogs, cats and even a fox, but realising she is not like any of these animals, she is left sad and alone.

Join the duckling on her journey as she overcomes her troubles and learns to love herself and those around her.

Visiting cities and towns across the UK, Northern Ballet aims to break down barriers to world-class ballet, providing opportunities for children and their families to experience live dance, music and theatre together, at an accessible price and venue.

Ugly Duckling was the first children’s ballet from Northern Ballet, premiering in 2012.

The Company has since produced eight children’s ballets which have achieved huge popularity live on stage, in CBeebies TV adaptations and in cinemas nationwide.

In its third revival since premiering, Ugly Duckling will be performed to music by John Longstaff, played live by members of Northern Ballet Sinfonia at every venue.

Sets are designed by Dave Gillan, lighting by Alastair West, and costumes designed by Julie Anderson.

Ugly Duckling is at Stanley and Audrey Burton Theatre, Leeds, from Saturday February 11 until Wednesday February 15.

Box office: 0113 200 8008

Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield

Sunday February 19

Box office: 01484 430528

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It is at York Theatre Royal on Thursday April 6.

Box office: 01904 623568 or yorktheatreroyal.co.uk

Ugly Duckling is at Harrogate Theatre on Tuesday April 18.

Box office: 01423 502 116 or harrogatetheatre.co.uk