The film is an artistic discovery of identity, leaning into the mythology of Merlin and wizardry, and demons as a metaphorical reflection of the choices we make that sculpt us as individuals. This marks director and choreographer Charlotte Edmonds' first film for Northern Ballet.

Using dance as a medium to personify the physical and emotional state of a marine life, Ten Million Tonnes hopes to raise awareness about the struggle to survive in a world full of plastic.

Sink or Swim is a poetic depiction of depression through underwater ballet. Delving into the mind of someone in the depths of depression battling to keep their head above water.

Film and photography: Matthew Donaldson

Choreography: Charlotte Edmonds dancers: Joshua Smith, Emma Farnell-Watson, Monique Jonas, Simone Damberg Würtz