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Hansel & Gretel Relaxed Performance Pack

Welcome! Thank you for booking tickets to a relaxed performance, brought to you by Northern Ballet. Our relaxed performances are open to anyone and aim to reduce anxiety around theatre visits to help everyone have an enjoyable time.

In this pack we aim to provide you with as much information as possible to make your visit to the theatre a success — if you have questions left unanswered, please do give us a call on 0113 220 8000 or email info@northernballet.com and we will do our best to help you.

Please also let us know if you have any feedback on this information pack or any other information you would have found helpful.

Our commitment to you

We want everyone to be able to enjoy the theatre, and it is our aim that relaxed performances will be as enjoyable and stress free as possible. We want you to know that you are welcome, more than welcome we are thrilled you have booked to enjoy a Northern Ballet show. There will be an informal atmosphere at your relaxed performance which includes:

  • The lights in the auditorium will remain on during the performance
  • You can make noise during the performance
  • You can leave and re-enter the auditorium as you need
  • If you want to leave the auditorium there is a chill out space available
  • The sound and lighting are adapted to reduce the volume and remove flashing lighting effects
  • Ear defenders are available if the sound is too loud. These can be collected at the Box Office

We have aimed to provide more information below, but please don’t hesitate
to contact us on 0113 220 8000 or info@northernballet.com to ask for further information.

If you would like to visit us before the show to see any of the spaces, please get in touch.

Everything you need to know - FAQs

Where does the performance take place?

How do I travel by public transport?

Where can I park?

What’s the entrance to the building like?

Who will be there when I arrive?

Can I buy tickets on the performance day?

What should we do when we arrive?

What will the foyer be like?

What’s the chill out area?

Where are the toilets?

What if we need a Changing Places?

Can I bring my own food?

Are there any resources available?

What if we make noise during the show?

How can I find out the story of the ballet?

How many people will be on stage?

What will the music be like?

Are there any loud noises?

Are there any bright or flashing lights?

Is there an interval?

Will there be loud clapping at the end of the show?

What happens when the show has finished?

Can we take photos or use our phones during the show?