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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Summer & Autumn 2024/25Autumn sees the return of our Open Rehearsal Day, our annual Benefactor get together and more!
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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 9DDLimited availability, contact development@northernballet.com
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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 -
Autumn 2025
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Merlin, Opening Night in Leeds
Saturday 13 September 2025, drinks from 6.30pm onwards
Leeds Grand Theatre, 46 New Briggate, Leeds LS1 6NUThe Nutcracker, Opening Night in Leeds
Wednesday 18 December 2025, drinks from 6.30pm onwards
Leeds Grand Theatre, 46 New Briggate, Leeds LS1 6NU -
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.
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.
Maddaddam
Saturday 30 November, 1pm (detailed timings to follow)
Royal Opera House, Bow Street, London, WC2E 9DDJoin Northern Ballet’s Artistic Director, Federico Bonelli, and Kevin O’Hare, Director of the Royal Ballet and Northern Ballet Trustee, for a unique event exploring the creation of a new ballet – with exclusive insight and access for Northern Ballet’s London Friends.
Together we will discuss the process behind creating a new production. The event will also include drinks, a light lunch at the Royal Ballet and Opera and a backstage tour.
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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