Events & Conferencing details

catering andcafé bar

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‘The venue was great and we weredelighted with the help we receivedin setting up the equipment and hownice everyone was. The catering staffwere lovely and the food was great’Marian Woods, Assistant to Peter White, CEO,BBC Switchover Help Scheme

catering and café bar

To find out how we can help you with yourevent contact our events [email protected] call 0113 220 8000

For images and video of Northern Ballet visitnorthernballet.com/venuehire

Image (overleaf) The Board Suiteset up for a private diningexperience, photo Lisa Stonehouse,(above) Northern Ballet formaldinner, photo Neil G Jarman

CateringWe offer a range of catering options and we use carefully selectedlocal suppliers to ensure our food is of the highest quality. We willwork with you to ensure the catering for your event, no matter howlarge or small, meets your budget and the requirements of you,your clients and your guests.

We want your event to be remembered as much for yourhospitality as for your company!

Café bar The Northern Ballet café bar is open 6 days a week and byarrangement on Sundays.

With coffee provided by Starbucks, the café offers a deliciousmenu of hot and cold food and our fully licensed bar is the perfect pre-performance watering hole.

hire fees

Hourly Rate Daily Rate Weekly Rate*Studio 1 & 2 (ground floor)Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre Performance

£800 £3200Technical support** £20 £150Get in: £150 (2 hrs evening before, 7–9pm)

ConferenceIncluding technical support*** £650 £2600

Studio 1 (ground floor)£50 £300 £1250

Studio 2 (ground floor)£50 £300 £1250

Studio 3 (second floor)£50 £300 £1250

Studio 4 (second floor)£50 £300 £1250

Studio 5 (fourth floor)£50 £300 £1250

Studio 6 (fourth floor) Phoenix Dance Theatre£50 £300 £1250

Studio 7 (fifth floor)£40 £250 £1000

Meeting Room 1 or 2 (ground floor)£35 £210

Meeting Room 1 & 2 (ground floor)£60 £300

Board Room 1 or 2 (fifth floor)£35 £210

Board Suite (fifth floor)£60 £300

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Team Building DayPer person £90(price based on 20-25 staff and includes lunch andrefreshments)Enhance your experience with an energiser session ordance classEnergiser session £150Dance class £300(There is an option to add live music at an additionalcost).

Day delegate rates available

Discounts are available for registered charities andcommunity organisations

All prices exclude VAT

*Weekly rate is based over 6 days

**A minimum of one technician is compulsory at a costof £150 per day (or £20 per hour) when using theperformance space. Additional technicians areavailable at an extra cost.

***Technical charges include the setting up andoperation of the AV equipment. Further costs may beincurred for extra IT support.

To find out how we can help you with your event contact our events [email protected] call 0113 220 8000


hire fees

Registered charity no 259140. Company registration no 947096. VAT no 146630766.Northern Ballet Theatre Ltd trading as Northern Ballet. Registered in England and Wales. Company limited by guarantee and share capital. The informationcontained in this document is correct at the time of printing. Northern Balletreserves the right to make alteration where necessary without prior notice.

Image (overleaf) Christie Duncan and Martin Webb rehearsing in the Stanley &Audrey Burton Theatre, photo Matt Bunn

client list and testimonials

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Since our official opening in January 2011 we have welcomed:• The BBC• Welcome to Yorkshire• Yorkshire Gold• Yorkshire Water

• Gok Wan’s Fashion Fix• CBBC• ASDA• Screen Yorkshire• The Ethical Property Company… and many others

‘Just a quick note to say thanks for your help and that ofall the staff at Northern Ballet last week with our AGM. Itall went very smoothly and we’ve had good reports fromthose who attended.’Simon Halls, Marketing ManagerThe Ethical Property Company Limited

‘The venue was great and we were delighted with thehelp we received in setting up the equipment and hownice everyone was. The catering staff were lovely and thefood was great.’Marian Woods, Assistant to Peter White, CEOBBC Switchover Help Scheme

“We hosted our annual festival at Northern Ballet andfound it an extremely good venue to work with in everyway. The space is flexible, ambient and lends itself to agreat atmosphere for an event. The team at the venueare willing, supportive and helpful which goes a longway to make the event successful. We would definitelyuse the space again.’Supriya Nagarajan, Artistic Director, Manasamitra

‘The team from ASDA were highly impressed with thewhole experience and your warm welcome andhospitality were much appreciated.’Jon HammondThe Catapult Group

‘Northern Ballet is a great venue – all the delegates werereally impressed. The staff were very friendly and helpfuland we have already recommended the venue to otherpeople.’Carol Arthur MCIPRSenior Account Director, Northern Lights PR

‘’We had glowing reports from all my management teamabout the excellent facilities and the dinner. The venuehas natural break out areas and good quality food. It wasvery successful, the people were friendly and nothingwas too much trouble. The cost was very competitivemaking the venue terrific value for money. It went so wellwe have already booked another event.’Alan Harrison, Director of ITYorkshire Water

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Images (overleaf) Open day 2011, photo Brian Slater,(left) Northern Ballet's royal patron HRH The Earl ofWessex KG KCVO officially opens our new home, photoJustin Slee, (above) full house in the Stanley & AudreyBurton Theatre, photo Neil G Jarman

our facilities at a glance

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Room Style Capacity

Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre30m x 15m (height 6.2m) Dinner/dance 200

Reception 230Cabaret 200

Theatre style 230

Studios 1 to 615m x 15m (height 6.2m) Dinner/dance 100

Reception 120Cabaret 100

Theatre style 120

Studio 7 (fifth floor)14m x 10m Reception 80

Theatre style 80

Meeting room 1 & 2 (ground floor)5.8m x 6m (height 3.5m) Board room 24

Reception 40Theatre style 30

Private dining 20Horseshoe of chairs 18 Classroom/U shape 18

Green room 1 (third floor) or 2 (fourth floor)6m x 6.5m (height 3.5m) Reception 80

Dinner 60

our facilities at a glance

Disabled access• Hearing Loop• Infrared hearing system

in Theatre• Lifts• Parking• Toilets• Venue accessible to

wheelchair users

General• In-House Audio Visual

equipment• Free Wi-Fi throughout• Video Conferencing• Laptop• Flipcharts

Facilities

Room Style Capacity

Meeting room 1 or 2 (ground floor)4m x 4.7m (height 3.5m) Board room 12


Private dining 22Horseshoe of chairs 10

Board suite (fifth floor) 8.1m x 4.7m (height 2.7m) Board room 24



Board room 1 or 2 (fifth floor) 4m x 4.7m (height 2.7m) Board room 12



Other room configurations may be possible.Please contact us to discuss your particularneeds.

To find out how we can help you with your event contactour events [email protected] call 0113 220 8000


Images (cover) Northern Ballet and PhoenixDance Theatre, photo Jonathan Taylor

board suite

Creative conferencing at the North’spremiere new venue

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The Board Suite has been designed to accommodate up to 24guests seated around a central table making it a perfect settingfor meetings, training days and partnership events.

A rooftop terrace complements the Board Suite making it an idealsetting for private functions including drinks receptions andformal dinners and during the day allows natural light to flood intothe room. Our ‘black swan’ wallpaper promises to be a talkingpoint for your guests.

The Board Suite can be split into two for a more intimate space, ithas excellent IT facilities and can comfortably accommodatecatering inside the room or in the reception space immediatelyoutside of the room.

We can offer a range of catering options and we use carefullyselected local suppliers to ensure our food is of the highest quality.We will work with you to ensure the catering for your event, nomatter how large or small, meets your budget and therequirements of you, your clients and your guests.

‘Creative settings provide inspirational decision making’David Nixon OBE, Artistic Director of Northern Ballet

Since opening our new home in January 2011 we have welcomeda number of businesses to our Board Suite including:

• The BBC • ASDA• Welcome to Yorkshire • &Co.• Yorkshire Gold • Yorkshire Water

‘The team from ASDA were highly impressed withthe whole experience and your warm welcome andhospitality were much appreciated’Jon Hammond, The Catapult Group

Your guests can also enjoy a fascinating insight into the life of aworld-renowned touring ballet company. Have a talk from ourartistic, technical or wardrobe departments or, when they're athome, watch our famous Company in rehearsals. If you're feelingmore adventurous, a dance workshop or energiser session areperfect ice-breaking or team building activities.

To find out how we can help you with yourevent contact our events [email protected] call 0113 220 8000


At a glance

Board Suite Style Capacity8.1m x 4.7m (height 2.7m) Board Room 24

Reception 40 Theatre style 36 Private dining 22Horseshoe of chairs 12-18

Board rooms 1 or 2 Style Capacity4m x 4.7m Board Room 12

Reception 20 Theatre style 15 Private dining 10Horseshoe of chairs 8

FacilitiesData projection Free Wi-Fi Rooftop terraceConference call Catering

Price £60 per hour/£300 per day for the full Board Suite£35 per hour/£210 per day for Board room 1 or 2

Discounts are available for registered charities and community organisations

Northern Ballet’s Board Suite provides high quality executive facilities within Leeds’ mostexciting new creative venue. Situated on the top floor of Northern Ballet’s six storey purposebuilt centre for dance your guests will enjoy a panoramic view of the city.

‘It looks inspiring’The Stage

board suite

Registered charity no 259140. Company registration no 947096.VAT no 146630766.Northern Ballet Theatre Ltd trading as Northern Ballet. Registered inEngland and Wales. Company limited by guarantee and share capital.The information contained in this document is correct at the time ofprinting. Northern Ballet reserves the right to make alteration wherenecessary without prior notice.

Images overleaf (left) Board Suite set for dinner, photo LisaStonehouse and (right) Ayana Kanda as Butterfly and John Hull asPinkerton in Madame Butterfly, photo Jason Tozer

Stanley & AudreyBurton Theatre

“We hosted our annual festivalat Northern Ballet and found itan extremely good venue towork with in every way. Thespace is flexible, ambient andlends itself to a greatatmosphere for an event. Theteam at the venue are willing,supportive and helpful whichgoes a long way to make theevent successful. We woulddefinitely use the space again.” Supriya Nagarajan, Artistic DirectorManasamitra

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Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre

“Just a quick note to say thanks for your help andthat of all the staff at Northern Ballet last weekwith our AGM. It all went very smoothly and we’vehad good reports from those who attended.”Simon Halls, Marketing ManagerThe Ethical Property Company Limited

To find out how we can help you with your event contact ourevents team [email protected] or call 0113 220 8000northernballet.com/venuehire

Our ground floor 230-seat Studio Theatre is an exceptionalvenue for conferences and performances.

It is a flexible space with retractable seating and can bedivided into two smaller but still sizeable studio spaces,perfect for the smaller conference or the more intimatelecture or recital. Fully-opened the Studio Theatre is thelargest dance studio in Europe.

Large windows run the length of the room and allow naturallight to flood in during the day as well as providing glimpsesof the activities inside for passers by. For extra inspirationetched into the glass is a stunning zoetrope of images ofdancers created by artist Joe Fairfax and a viewing galleryallows visitors to watch the action. The space also has black-out blinds if required meaning any lighting effects won’t belost and privacy is guaranteed.

Since our official opening in January 2011 we havewelcomed to the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre:

• Gok Wan’s Fashion Fix • &Co.• The Ethical Property Company • Wayne Sleep… and many others

Technical support and event organisationThe adjoining control room has superb technical facilitiesproviding lighting and sound designed to impress. Ourexperienced technical staff, drawn from the same team whocreate Northern Ballet’s stunning performances on tour, will workwith you to ensure your event delivers the effect you require.

CateringWe can offer a range of catering options and we use carefullyselected local suppliers to ensure our food is of the highestquality. We will work with you to ensure the catering for yourevent, no matter how large or small, meets your budget andthe requirements of you, your clients and your guests.

Add some dance to your day!Your guests can also enjoy a fascinating insight into the lifeof a world-renowned touring ballet company. Have a talkfrom our artistic, technical or wardrobe departments or,when they’re at home, watch our famous Company inrehearsals. If you’re feeling more adventurous, a danceworkshop or energiser session are perfect ice-breaking orteam building activities.

Northern Ballet offers exceptional facilities and flexible options for conferences,meetings, formal dinners, cocktail parties and performances. Unlike any othervenue, it is home to two world-class dance companies, Northern Ballet andPhoenix Dance Theatre. Holding an event here will bring you, your colleaguesand your clients in touch with these two exceptional companies.

At a glance

Theatre Style Capacity30m x 15m Dinner/dance 200

Reception 270 Theatre style 230 Cabaret 200

FacilitiesIn-house AV; Free Wi-Fi throughout; Video Conferencing; Projector andscreen. For a full list of IT and technical equipment and to discuss yourparticular requirements please contact us.Ample parking is available on Quarry Hill. Northern Ballet is fully accessible.Hire fees Performance £800 per day / £3200 per weekTechnical support £20 per hour / £150 per day Get in (2 hours evening before, 7-9pm) £150A minimum of one technician is compulsory at a cost of £150 per day(or £20 per hour) when using the performance space. Additionaltechnicians are available at an extra cost. Conference £650 per day / £2600 per weekConference prices are inclusive of technical support. Prices includethe setting up and operation of the AV equipment. Further costs maybe incurred for extra IT support. Studio 1 or 2 £50 per hour / £300 per day / £1250 per weekRegistered charities and community groups can receive discountedrates, contact us for further information.

Images (overleaf) Martha Leebolt as Cleopatra and Tobias Batley as Mark Antonyin Cleopatra, photo by Justin Slee; Northern Ballet and seating in the Stanley &Audrey Burton Theatre by Jonathan Taylor

Registered charity no 259140. Company registration no 947096. VAT no 146630766.Northern Ballet Theatre Ltd trading as Northern Ballet. Registered in England andWales. Company limited by guarantee and share capital. The information containedin this document is correct at the time of printing. Northern Ballet reserves the rightto make alteration where necessary without prior notice.

team building

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Dance classes and energisersA dancer’s day always begins with a warm-up, physicallyand mentally preparing the body and the mind for thedemands of the day ahead. Many companies encouragestaff to take part in physical activity prior to commencingwork to motivate and improve productivity.

So why not enhance your experience at Northern Balletwith a dance class or energiser?

Dance classes for employees, partners or managementteams can be designed for an individual organisation’sneeds, developing skills such as cooperation and teamwork,communication, problem solving and creative thinking.

A Northern Ballet energiser is a gentle exercise routinethat can take place from your seat and will accommodateall delegates. It takes 10 minutes and is a fun way toengage and motivate a large group of people during aconference day.

The dance class or energiser is delivered by a member ofNorthern Ballet’s experienced Learning team. Thesessions are charged in addition to room hire andcatering charges.

It is also possible to add talks from our technical andwardrobe departments to your day and when the Companyis home, observing Northern Ballet in class or rehearsal isan unforgettable experience. Additional fees may apply.

‘Being allowed to be creative and laugh atourselves is great soul food that produces agreat atmosphere in the office’ Dance class attendee

‘It was a fabulous team building event andbrought out the inner dancers in us all. Freeexpression ran riot and de-stressed us all’ Accenture employee

‘The team from ASDA were highly impressedwith the whole experience and your warmwelcome and hospitality were muchappreciated’Jon Hammond, The Catapult Group

team building

FeesTeam building day £90 per person plus VATEnergiser session £150 plus VATDance class £300 plus VAT(There is an option to add live music at an additional cost)

To find out more about team building at Northern Balletcontact our events [email protected] or call 0113 220 8000northernballet.com/venuehire

Registered charity no 259140. Company registration no 947096. VAT no 146630766.Northern Ballet Theatre Ltd trading as Northern Ballet. Registered in England andWales. Company limited by guarantee and share capital. The information containedin this document is correct at the time of printing. Northern Ballet reserves the rightto make alteration where necessary without prior notice.

Image (overleaf) Northern Ballet dancers John Hull and Sebastian Loe in a classdemonstration to a full house in the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre, photo Brian Slater

Team building daySpending a day with Northern Ballet will inspire creativityand provide you and your team with a day to remember.

Take a glimpse into life behind-the-scenes at a world-class touring ballet company and learn from NorthernBallet’s unique approach to the creativity, passion andteamwork required to develop a new production, tomanage a successful tour and to achieve a successfulWorld Première.

Through enjoyable yet challenging activities, participantswill learn skills that can be transferred into their workingenvironments and everyday lives such as co-operationand teamwork, nonverbal and physical communication(body language), creative thinking, problem solving andconfidence building.

A team building day might include a light breakfast, toursof Northern Ballet, an energiser session and/or danceworkshop, a chance to work on a creative task set byNorthern Ballet’s artistic team as well as a trainingsession delivered by a recognised business trainingprovider. Day delegate rates are based on 20-25 staff andinclude lunch and refreshments.

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