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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Spring 2025
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Sketches: Past, Present, Future Opening Night in Leeds
Available to Benefactors and Artistic Director's Circle
Tuesday 3 June 2025, from 6.30pm onwards
Northern Ballet, Quarry Hill, 2 St Cecilia Street, LS2 7PA
Romeo & Juliet Opening Night at Leeds Playhouse
Available to Benefactors and the Artistic Director's Circle
Wednesday 18 June 2025, drinks from 6.30pm onwards
Leeds Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, Leeds LS2 7UP
Annual Dancer Drinks
Available for Sapphire and Diamond Benefactors and Artistic Director's Circle members who sponsor a dancer
Wednesday 6 August 2025, time TBA
Northern Ballet, Quarry Hill, 2 St Cecilia Street, LS2 7PA
In order to book your place at the Annual Dancer Drinks please email development@northernballet.com
Artistic Director's Circle Insight Event
Available for Artistic Director's Circle members
Thursday 21 August 2025, time TBA
Northern Ballet, Quarry Hill, 2 St Cecilia Street, LS2 7PA
In order to book your place at the Artistic Director's Circle Insight Event please email development@northernballet.com
Open Rehearsal Day in Leeds
Available to Patrons, Benefactors and Artistic Director's Circle.
Thursday 28 August 2025, from 9.30am onwards
Northern Ballet, 2 St Cecilia St, Quarry Hill, Leeds LS2 7PA
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Autumn 2025
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Merlin, Opening Night in Leeds
Available to Benefactors and the Artistic Director's Circle
Saturday 13 September 2025, drinks from 6.30pm onwards
Leeds Grand Theatre, 46 New Briggate, Leeds LS1 6NU
The Nutcracker, Opening Night in Leeds
Available to Benefactors and the Artistic Director's Circle
Wednesday 18 December 2025, drinks from 6.30pm onwards
Leeds Grand Theatre, 46 New Briggate, Leeds LS1 6NU
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Spring 2026
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Gentleman Jack, Opening Night in Leeds
Available to Benefactors and the Artistic Director's Circle
Saturday 7 March 2026, drinks from 6.30pm onwards
Leeds Grand, 46 New Briggate, Leeds LS1 6NU
Gentleman Jack, Patron's Matinee
Available to Patrons
Saturday 14 March 2026, drinks from 1.30pm onwards
Leeds Grand, 46 New Briggate, Leeds LS1 6NU
Gentleman Jack, Opening Night in London
Available to Benefactors and the Artistic Director's Circle
Tuesday 19 May 2026, drinks from 6.30pm onwards
Sadler's Wells Theatre, Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4TN
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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.
Company Class in Leeds
Available to Patrons and Benefactors
Saturday 21 June 2025, from 11.00am onwards
Leeds Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill LS2 7UP
Company Class in Leeds
Available to Patrons and Benefactors
Saturday 20 September 2025, from 11.30am onwards
Leeds Grand Theatre, 46 New Briggate, Leeds LS1 6NU
Company Class in Nottingham
Available to Patrons and Benefactors
Saturday 18 October 2025, from 11.30am onwards
Nottingham Theatre Royal, Theatre Square, Nottingham NG1 5ND
Company Class in Sheffield
Available to Patrons and Benefactors
Saturday 8 November 2025, from 11.30am onwards
Lyceum Theatre, 55 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, S1 1DA
Company Class in Norwich
Available to Patrons and Benefactors
Saturday 15 November 2025, from 11.30am onwards
Norwich Theatre Royal, Theatre Street, Norwich NR2 1RL
Company Class in Leeds
Available to Patrons and Benefactors
Saturday 20 December 2025, from 11am onwards
Leeds Grand Theatre, 46 New Briggate, Leeds LS1 6NU
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Events for our London FriendsAvailable to London Friends
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New for 2025, we are delighted to welcome our London Friends to a fantastic series of special events at the theatre.
Gentleman Jack, Opening Night in London
Available to Benefactors and the Artistic Director's Circle
Tuesday 19 May 2026, drinks from 6.30pm onwards
Sadler's Wells Theatre, Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4TN
Exclusive 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 six 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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