A new ballet inspired by the life of Anne Lister, often celebrated as “the first modern lesbian,” is officially in the works.

I thank God for it.’ Anne’s secret code was first broken in the late 19th century by her descendent John Lister, alongside Arthur Burrell, a Bradford antiquarian. Because of their ...

A ballet based on the life of Anne Lister, often descibed as "the first modern lesbian", is set to open in Leeds in 2026. The ...

They are known as Lister sisters and misters in Calderdale – the fans who are totally immersed in all things relating to Anne Lister. And this weekend they will flock back to Halifax to mark the ...

The word "lesbian" is not on the recently-unveiled plaque in York, which is dedicated to 19th Century diarist Anne Lister. Instead it refers to her as "gender-noncomforming", which critics say has ...

Gentleman Jack will open in Leeds before touring to Sheffield, Nottingham, Salford, London and Norwich in spring 2026 with ...

Northern Ballet has announced the creation of a major new full-length ballet based on the extraordinary life of Anne Lister, ...

A new feature film about the life of Yorkshire landowner Anne Lister is in development following the cancellation of BBC series Gentleman Jack. Georgian industrialist and same-sex marriage pioneer ...

Shibden Hall in Halifax dates back to the 15th Century and has been home to a number of noble families including the Listers The 600th anniversary of the home of Anne Lister - also known as ...

And at the opposite end of the town centre is The Fleece, an early 17th-century farmhouse which has been a pub for centuries.