Northern Ballet
Lynne Farnell is an experienced development professional currently serving as the Director of Development at Northern Ballet since September 2023. Prior to this role, Lynne held positions such as Head of Development at Buxton Opera House and Director of Development at the London Chamber Orchestra. Lynne's extensive background includes serving as Deputy Director of Development at the Royal Northern College of Music and working as a fundraising and business development consultant for various organizations from June 2006 to October 2021. Notable projects facilitated by Lynne include collaboration with the Imperial War Museum North, Sheffield Crucible, and the National Football Museum, among others. Lynne's educational background includes a BA Hons in Television and Radio from The University of Salford, earned between 1996 and 1999.
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Northern Ballet
Northern Ballet is a powerhouse for inventive dance and winner of Best Company in the inaugural Taglioni European Ballet Awards in 2014, winner of The South Bank Sky Arts Dance Award 2016. Based in Leeds, Northern Ballet is one of the UK's best-loved companies and an important international cultural ambassador. We are renowned for creating inventive narrative ballets and for touring these throughout the UK and overseas reaching audiences who might otherwise not have access to world-class dance. Northern Ballet is based on Quarry Hill in central Leeds in a purpose-built six storey centre for dance which we share with Phoenix Dance Theatre. Our home won the 2011 National Lottery Award for Best Arts Project voted for by the public. It is home to the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre showing an exciting programme of live dance, music, and theatre. Northern Ballet offers exceptional facilities and flexible options for conferences, meetings, formal dinners, parties and performances for up to 270 people. We have 7 large dance studios, meeting rooms, catering services, free WiFi throughout and breathtaking views of the city. We can offer team building packages and our experienced creative and events team will ensure any event is a success.