Updated on 24th October 2024
Written on Competitions Updated on 24th October 2024

A Christmas Carol is showing at Leeds Grand Theatre from Tuesday 17th December 2024 to Saturday 4th January 2025, combining traditional ballet and captivating theatre to tell the story of Ebenezer Scrooge.

Another Northern Ballet classic is being revived, and here’s your chance to bag tickets to the opening night!

A night at the ballet is always special. Getting dressed up, gasping in awe as gifted dancers glide around the stage, sharing the experience with your loved ones – and it’s even more memorable at Christmas time.

We’re giving one lucky winner four tickets to the opening night of Northern Ballet’s production of A Christmas Carol, ice creams at the interval, two programmes and a three-course festive meal for four at Whitelock’s, aka the perfect family night out. Enter now!

Be one of the first to see A Christmas Carol

The Northern Ballet production of A Christmas Carol

Credit: Bill Cooper

If you’re our lucky winner, you’ll receive four tickets to the premiere of A Christmas Carol at Leeds Grand. It’s the latest classic Northern Ballet production to be brought back to life, much to the delight of audiences across the country.

You’ll be whisked away to Victorian England, following the story of Ebenezer Scrooge and his transformation from notorious grump to champion of the Christmas spirit. A feast for the senses, it’s bound to leave you and the kids feeling all fuzzy inside.

You’ll also receive a pair of programmes so you can find out more about the production, along with one of our fave bits of a night at the ballet – ice creams at the interval! It’s a great way to enjoy a sweet treat while you take a brief pause from the show.

Enjoy a festive feast at Whitelock’s

The interior of Whitelock's Ale House, a traditional pub in Leeds

Credit: Daniel Johnson

The next part of your prize is a three-course festive meal for four at Whitelock’s Ale House. A proper Leeds legend, it’s the perfect spot for a cosy winter feast. Grab yourself a table and get ready to indulge in some proper comfort food.

You’ll get to tuck into your choice of turkey with all the trimmings, pan-fried hake or braised beef cheek. Opt for the latter and it’ll come with horseradish mash, greens and crispy shallots, doused in porter and onion gravy. A wonderful mushroom and sweet potato Wellington is perfect for veggies.

Starters serve up delights like butternut squash soup and duck and port terrine, while desserts include an outstanding chocolate mousse with apricot and honeycomb. Whichever you go for, you’re bound to leave with a smile on your face.

Terms & Conditions

The free prize draw is open until 5pm on Friday 29th November 2024. There is one prize available. The prize is in two parts. 1) 4x tickets to the premiere of A Christmas Carol at Leeds Grand on Tuesday 17th December 2024, interval ice creams and 2x programmes. Valid on the premiere performance on Tuesday 17th December 2024 at 7pm only. Tickets are non refundable and cannot be exchanged for cash. Subject to availability. 2) A three-course dinner for four at Whitelock’s Ale House. Valid for use on Whitelock’s festive set menu. This free prize draw is open to UK residents with a valid UK postal address only. One winner will be randomly selected from the database of entrants who completed the prize draw online entry form. Employees and family of Northern Ballet, Leeds Digital Magazines or any agencies connected with the set up of this prize draw are not eligible to enter. No cash alternative. The winner will be contacted by email. The winner must confirm that they’re eligible and able to accept within 24 hours of the email being sent. If a winner does not contact us within this time period, we reserve the right to choose another winner at random from all other eligible entries. All entrants must be aged 18 years or over. Please drink responsibly. Standard Leeds-List terms and conditions apply. Cover image credit: Bill Cooper.