Venue Description

A powerhouse of inventive dance Northern Ballet is a powerhouse of inventive dance. Bold and confident in our approach, we engage, involve and move our audiences. We reach a diverse range of people through passionate story-telling, a mastery of classical dance technique and an absolute commitment to our leading role as an international ambassador for world-class dance.

Accessibility

The accessible entrance to the building is through the first door on your left as you look at the building. This is a power assisted door which opens outwards and the button to open the door is on the right hand side. The door width is 1040mm / 41 inches. There is an intercom on the left hand side from which a receptionist or caretaker can be called for assistance. There is also a manual revolving door and a manual standard door at the front of the building which can be accessed via a level surface between pillars. There are between 1 and 5 steps up to the entrance, with handrails.

Accessibility Guide

Accessibility Guide Link: http://northernballet.com/accessibility

Accessible Performances

We schedule relaxed performances for Northern Ballet family productions, please contact the box office for more information.

Awards List

We are proud that our achievements in raising the profile of dance in the UK have been recognised through a number of prestigious nominations and awards including: the Patron’s Award at the annual National Dance Awards and we are 3 time consecutive winner of the Audience Award.

Toilets

In between the female and male toilets is an accessible toilet which has baby changing facilities. It is unisex and doesn’t require a code or radar key to use. It has level entry through a 930mm / 36.5 inch wide door, a clear 1m space for a wheelchair on the right and the seat is 460mm / 18 inches high. There are 2 fixed vertical handrails either side of the wash basin, 1 fixed vertical handrail to the right of the toilet and 1 movable horizontal handrail to the right of the toilet.

Staff

Information about the staff has not been added for this venue.

Assistance dog facilities

Other assistance dog facilities

Assistance and guide dogs are very welcome in Northern Ballet’s building and in the auditorium of the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre. Water bowls can be provided for assistance dogs on request.