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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!

Autumn 2024/25

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 6NU

Limited availability, contact development@northernballet.com
 

Three 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

Limited availability, contact development@northernballet.com  

 

Spring 2025

In Spring Northern Ballet presents Jane Eyre, and we invite you to get closer to the action with exclusive events at the theatre.

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 6NU

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Jane 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 4TN

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Patrons 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 6NU

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Patrons 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 6NU

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Patrons 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

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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

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Autumn 2025

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

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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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Company Class

Available to Patrons, Benefactors and the Artistic Director's Circle

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.

Leeds Grand Theatre

Saturday 21 December 2024, 11.00am

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Events for our London Friends

Available to London Friends

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 9DD

Limited availability, contact development@northernballet.com

Jane Eyre Opening Night in London

Tuesday 13 May 2025, drinks from 6.30pm onwards
Sadler's Wells Theatre, Rosebery Ave, London EC1R 4TN

Book Now

Exclusive insight events with Federico Bonelli to be announced soon

Frequently Asked Questions

I am interested in attending an event but I am currently not eligible to book, how do I sign up?

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

When will I receive my tickets for events at the theatre?

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).

Do I have to book online?

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.

Do I need an account to use online booking?

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.

Are any event date and times likely to change?

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.  

Some of these dates are a long way off, will we get a reminder?!

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!

Look back at previous events...

Harriet Rogers and Dominique Larose demonstrating a wig at a Benefactor Event. Photo Emily Nuttall
Federico Bonelli at a Benefactor Event. Photo Emily Nuttall rc
Supporters chatting and enjoying a display at a Benefactor Event
A plate of food served at a supporter event
A northern Ballet Costume display at an event
A decorated table at the Celebration Dinner in 2024