Get closer to Northern Ballet with our supporter events – open exclusively to Patrons, Benefactors and our Artistic Director's Circle
Select your preferred event(s) from the lists below by pressing the + icon.
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Opening Night HospitalityAvailable to Benefactors and the Artistic Director's Circle
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Northern Ballet Benefactors & the Artistic Directors Circle can join us pre-show and in the interval at selected Opening Night performances across our touring venues. Supporters can book online via the links below or contact the Development team via development@northernballet.com
Each ticket includes a top tier seat at the ballet, drinks and ice creams, and your production programme*. Once booked in we will send you a final confirmation email a week before the event with a final confirmation on ticket collection and take payment (if applicable).
Three Short Ballets, Opening Night
Friday 6 September 2024, drinks from 6.30pm onwards
Leeds Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre, Northern BalletRomeo & Juliet, Opening Night at the Royal Shakespeare Company
Thursday 19 September 2024, drinks from 6.15pm onwards
Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-AvonA Christmas Carol, Opening Night
Tuesday 17 December 2024, drinks from 6.00pm onwards
Leeds Grand Theatre, 46 New Briggate, Leeds LS1 6NUThree 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
Tuesday 14 March 2025, drinks from 6.30pm onwards
Leeds Grand Theatre, 46 New Briggate, Leeds LS1 6NUJane Eyre, Opening Night in London
Tuesday 13 May 2025, drinks from 6.30pm onwards
Sadler's Wells Theatre, Rosebery Ave, London EC1R 4TN*Additional costs may apply
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Open RehearsalsAvailable to Benefactors, Patrons, and the Artistic Director's Circle
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Northern Ballet Benefactors, the Artistic Director's Circle & Patrons can join us throughout the year at Open Rehearsals. Book online via the links below or contact the Development team via development@northernballet.com.
Open Rehearsal Day 2024
Thursday 22 August 2024, All day
Northern Ballet, 2 St. Cecilia St, 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 £17.50 per person for Patrons. You are welcome to bring your own packed lunch as an alternative or we can make local recommendations for food.
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Annual Benefactors LunchAvailable to Benefactors and the Artistic Director's Circle
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Our Annual get together with our Benefactors returns soon!
Benefactor Lunch
Tuesday 1 October, Time TBC
The Piece Hall, Blackledge, Halifax HX1 1RESave the date and details will follow soon!
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Annual Patrons EventAvailable to Patrons
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Every year our Patrons are invited to a pre-show and interval reception at the theatre in either Leeds or London. Patrons receive one complimentary ticket per membership and can book additional guest tickets next door (subject to availability). Patrons can book online via the links below or contact the Development team via development@northernballet.com.
Each ticket includes a top tier seat at the ballet, drinks and refreshments, and your production programme.
Patrons Matinee at Jane Eyre
Saturday 22 March 2025, drinks from 1.30pm onwards
Leeds Grand Theatre, 46 New Briggate, Leeds LS1 6NUPatrons Evening at Jane Eyre
Saturday 22 March 2025, drinks from 6.30pm onwards
Leeds Grand Theatre, 46 New Briggate, Leeds LS1 6NUPatrons Evening at Jane Eyre (London)
Thursday 15 May 2025, drinks from 6.30pm onwards
London Sadler's Wells, Rosebery Ave, London EC1R 4TN -
London 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
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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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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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 Directors 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 endeavor 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. About 6 weeks (approximately) 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!