Get closer to Northern Ballet with our supporter events, open exclusively to Patrons, Benefactors, the Artistic Director's Circle, and our London Friends.
Select your preferred event(s) by pressing the + icon. To make an event booking, or to access priority booking, supporters will need to log in first. Alternatively contact development@northernballet.com and the team can get you booked in. Make sure to bookmark this page as our events will be continually updated throughout the year!
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Autumn 2024Autumn sees the return of our Open Rehearsal Day, our annual Benefactor get together and more!
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Artistic Directors Circle drinks with Mthuthuzeli November
Available to the Artistic Director's Circle
Monday 19 August 2024, 5.00pm
Northern Ballet, 2 St. Cecilia St, Quarry Hill Leeds LS2 7PAOpen Rehearsal Day 2024
Available to Benefactors, Patrons, and the Artistic Director's Circle
Thursday 22 August 2024, All day
Northern Ballet, 2 St. Cecilia St, Quarry Hill Leeds LS2 7PALearn about what it takes to be a Northern Ballet dancer as we get ready for our autumn season. Start the day watching the dancers take their daily warm-up class, before a full day of rehearsals. A buffet lunch is available to purchase, which will be served whilst our dancers take their own lunch break.
Online booking is now open. Lunch is included for Benefactors and can be purchased at a cost of £15 per person for Patrons. You are welcome to bring your own packed lunch as an alternative or we can make local recommendations for food.
Three Short Ballets Opening Night in Leeds
Available to Benefactors and the Artistic Director's Circle
Friday 6 September 2024, drinks from 6.30pm onwards
Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre, Northern Ballet, 2 St.Cecilia Street, Quarry Hill, Leeds LS2 7PARomeo & Juliet Opening Night at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Available to Benefactors and the Artistic Director's Circle
Thursday 19 September 2024, drinks from 6.15pm onwards
Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Waterside Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6BBAnnual Benefactor Lunch
Available to Benefactors and the Artistic Director's Circle*
Tuesday 1 October, Drinks from 12.30pm followed by lunch
The Piece Hall, Blackledge, Halifax HX1 1REJoin us for a very special event to bring together our wonderful Benefactors and to launch Federico Bonelli's first full-scale new production for Northern Ballet.
*Sapphire and Diamond Benefactors and Artistic Director's Circle members each receive 2 places at the lunch. Supporters friends and Northern Ballet Emerald Benefactors are warmly welcomed to attend for a fee of £75 per person. Places subject to availability.
A Christmas Carol Opening Night in Leeds
Available to Benefactors and the Artistic Director's Circle
Tuesday 17 December 2024, drinks from 6.00pm onwards
Leeds Grand Theatre, 46 New Briggate, Leeds LS1 6NUThree Short Ballets Opening Night in London
Available to Benefactors and the Artistic Director's Circle
Tuesday 28 January 2025, drinks from 6.30pm onwards
Royal Opera House, Bow Street, London, WC2E 9DD -
Spring 2025In Spring Northern Ballet presents Jane Eyre, and we invite you to get closer to the action with exclusive events at the theatre.
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Jane Eyre Opening Night in Leeds
Available to Benefactors and the Artistic Director's Circle
Friday 14 March 2025, drinks from 6.30pm onwards
Leeds Grand Theatre, 46 New Briggate, Leeds LS1 6NUJane Eyre Opening Night in London
Available to Benefactors and the Artistic Director's Circle
Tuesday 13 May 2025, drinks from 6.30pm onwards
Sadler's Wells Theatre, Rosebery Ave, London EC1R 4TNPatrons Matinee at Jane Eyre in Leeds
Available to Patrons
Saturday 22 March 2025, drinks from 1.30pm onwards
Leeds Grand Theatre, 46 New Briggate, Leeds LS1 6NUPatrons Evening at Jane Eyre in Leeds
Available to Patrons
Saturday 22 March 2025, drinks from 6.30pm onwards
Leeds Grand Theatre, 46 New Briggate, Leeds LS1 6NUPatrons Evening at Jane Eyre in London
Available to Patrons
Thursday 15 May 2025, drinks from 6.30pm onwards
Sadler's Wells, Rosebery Ave, London EC1R 4TN -
Company ClassAvailable to Patrons, Benefactors and the Artistic Director's Circle
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Northern Ballet Patrons and Benefactors can watch our dancers take their daily class on stage at theatres across our national tour. To join us to watch Company class, please book below. Supporters can book online via the links below or contact the Development team via development@northernballet.com.
Autumn 2024
Stanley and Audrey Burton Theatre, Leeds
Saturday 7 September 2024, 11.00am
Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon
Saturday 21 September 2024, 11.15am
Southampton Mayflower
Saturday 5 October 2024, 11.00am
Canterbury Marlowe Theatre
Saturday 12 October 2024, 11.30am
Newcastle Theatre Royal
Saturday 26 October 2024, 11.30am
Sheffield Lyceum Theatre
Saturday 9 November 2024, 11.00am
Hull New Theatre
Saturday 16 November 2024, 11.30am
Norwich Theatre Royal
Saturday 23 November 2024, 11.30am
Nottingham Theatre Royal
Saturday 30 November 2024, 11.30am
Leeds Grand Theatre
Saturday 21 December 2024, 11.00am
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Events for our London FriendsAvailable to London Friends
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New for 2024, we are delighted to welcome our London Friends to a fantastic series of special events at the theatre.
Three Short Ballets, Opening Night in London
Tuesday 28 January 2025, drinks from 6.30pm onwards
Royal Opera House, Bow Street, London, WC2E 9DDJane Eyre Opening Night in London
Tuesday 13 May 2025, drinks from 6.30pm onwards
Sadler's Wells Theatre, Rosebery Ave, London EC1R 4TNExclusive insight events with Federico Bonelli to be announced soon
Frequently Asked Questions
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I am interested in attending an event but I am currently not eligible to book, how do I sign up?
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You can speak to the Development Team at development@northernballet.com, call 0113 220 8000 or become a Benefactor online here or a Patron online here
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When will I receive my tickets for events at the theatre?
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Unless you request otherwise your tickets will be available to collect an hour before the performance, this will include a confirmation on timings, how to find the venue, and payment details (if applicable).
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Do I have to book online?
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Not at all, Patrons and Benefactors can RSVP for any of the events found on this page by simply emailing Development@northernballet.com or calling 0113 220 8000.
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Do I need an account to use online booking?
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Yes. As a Patron, Benefactor or member of the Artistic Director's Circle you will already have an account set up. If it is your first time using this you will be prompted to set up a password during your first booking. If you have forgotten your password you can follow the prompts to reset it. Any problems reach out to the team at Development@northernballet.com or call 0113 220 8000.
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Are any event date and times likely to change?
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As a busy working ballet company all the dates and times are subject to amendment or cancellation. We will endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes.
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Some of these dates are a long way off, will we get a reminder?!
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Yes. Approximately 6 weeks beforehand we will send you your formal invitation which will include more detail than the above. If you have already booked this email will include a reminder of all the details!
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