Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre
“We hosted our annual festival at Northern Ballet and found it an extremely good venue to work with in every way. The space is flexible, ambient and lends itself to a great atmosphere for an event. The team at the venue are willing, supportive and helpful which goes a long way to make the event successful. We would definitely use the space again.� Supriya Nagarajan, Artistic Director Manasamitra
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Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre Northern Ballet offers exceptional facilities and flexible options for conferences, meetings, formal dinners, cocktail parties and performances. Unlike any other venue, it is home to two world-class dance companies, Northern Ballet and Phoenix Dance Theatre. Holding an event here will bring you, your colleagues and your clients in touch with these two exceptional companies. Our ground floor 230-seat Studio Theatre is an exceptional venue for conferences and performances.
At a glance
It is a flexible space with retractable seating and can be divided into two smaller but still sizeable studio spaces, perfect for the smaller conference or the more intimate lecture or recital. Fully-opened the Studio Theatre is the largest dance studio in Europe.
Theatre
Large windows run the length of the room and allow natural light to flood in during the day as well as providing glimpses of the activities inside for passers by. For extra inspiration etched into the glass is a stunning zoetrope of images of dancers created by artist Joe Fairfax and a viewing gallery allows visitors to watch the action. The space also has blackout blinds if required meaning any lighting effects won’t be lost and privacy is guaranteed.
Facilities
Since our official opening in January 2011 we have welcomed to the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre:
Performance £800 per day / £3200 per week Technical support £20 per hour / £150 per day Get in (2 hours evening before, 7-9pm) £150 A minimum of one technician is compulsory at a cost of £150 per day (or £20 per hour) when using the performance space. Additional technicians are available at an extra cost. Conference £650 per day / £2600 per week Conference prices are inclusive of technical support. Prices include the setting up and operation of the AV equipment. Further costs may be incurred for extra IT support. Studio 1 or 2 £50 per hour / £300 per day / £1250 per week Registered charities and community groups can receive discounted rates, contact us for further information.
• Gok Wan’s Fashion Fix • The Ethical Property Company … and many others
• &Co. • Wayne Sleep
Technical support and event organisation The adjoining control room has superb technical facilities providing lighting and sound designed to impress. Our experienced technical staff, drawn from the same team who create Northern Ballet’s stunning performances on tour, will work with you to ensure your event delivers the effect you require.
Catering We can offer a range of catering options and we use carefully selected local suppliers to ensure our food is of the highest quality. We will work with you to ensure the catering for your event, no matter how large or small, meets your budget and the requirements of you, your clients and your guests.
Add some dance to your day! Your guests can also enjoy a fascinating insight into the life of a world-renowned touring ballet company. Have a talk from our artistic, technical or wardrobe departments or, when they’re at home, watch our famous Company in rehearsals. If you’re feeling more adventurous, a dance workshop or energiser session are perfect ice-breaking or team building activities. Images (overleaf) Martha Leebolt as Cleopatra and Tobias Batley as Mark Antony in Cleopatra, photo by Justin Slee; Northern Ballet and seating in the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre by Jonathan Taylor
30m x 15m
Style Dinner/dance Reception Theatre style Cabaret
Capacity 200 270 230 200
In-house AV; Free Wi-Fi throughout; Video Conferencing; Projector and screen. For a full list of IT and technical equipment and to discuss your particular requirements please contact us. Ample parking is available on Quarry Hill. Northern Ballet is fully accessible.
Hire fees
“Just a quick note to say thanks for your help and that of all the staff at Northern Ballet last week with our AGM. It all went very smoothly and we’ve had good reports from those who attended.” Simon Halls, Marketing Manager The Ethical Property Company Limited To find out how we can help you with your event contact our events team info@northernballet.com or call 0113 220 8000
northernballet.com/venuehire 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 information contained in this document is correct at the time of printing. Northern Ballet reserves the right to make alteration where necessary without prior notice.