National Opera Studio | The Heart of Opera Training in the UK

In partnership with the UK’s leading opera companies, the National Opera Studio provides world-class training to young opera singers and repetiteurs who are on the verge of launching their professional careers.

About Us

Young Artist Programme

Our comprehensive nine-month training programme, delivered in collaboration with the six full-time UK opera companies, is designed to provide Young Artists with all the necessary skills for success.

Young Artist Programme
The Academy

The National Opera Studio Academy offers free training to UK-based singers aged 19-25 with exceptional potential who may have faced educational or professional barriers.

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The Academy
Short Courses & Workshops

The Studio offers an exciting and diverse range of short courses led by its world-class coaches. Courses include group teaching and extensive one-to-one tuition, vocal coaching, character and text analysis, movement and body language and communicative skills.

Short Courses

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Short Courses

July 6, 2026 – July 8, 2026

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Assistant Directors

A free, three day short course, focusing on the role of the assistant director in opera, run by NOS Head of Artistic Planning, Emma Black, and directors Lucy Bradley, Isabelle Kettle, and stage manager Vicki Mackenzie

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Short Courses

August 10, 2026 – August 14, 2026

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Storytelling in Musical Theatre and Opera

Explore the expressive power of the voice in this five-day course focused on storytelling, emotion and character across opera and musical theatre.

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Short Courses

August 17, 2026 – August 21, 2026

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Developing Dramatic Voices

This five-day course with NOS Artistic Director Eric Melear will include musical and language coachings, vocal classes, and dramatic sessions, aimed at providing cohesive immersion into dramatic repertoire.

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Young Artists

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Latest News

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London Festival of Architecture Open Afternoon

NOS News

15 June 2026

A free afternoon of art, performance and discussion celebrating community and culture at Chapel Yard as part of the London Festival of Architecture.

Free space this summer for artists and organisations developing new work

A grand piano in the national opera studio blackburn hall, available for hire

NOS News

5 June 2026

Free space this summer during 8 June – 7 August, for artists and organisations developing new work.

NOS visits Swaffield Primary School

NOS News

13 May 2026

Six of our Young Artists visited Swaffield Primary School in Wandsworth to perform a short concert of opera arias and ensembles for Year 5 pupils.

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Spaces for Hire

The National Opera Studio has a range of multipurpose, air conditioned spaces available to hire throughout the year.

Each room has a minimum of one piano and a full length mirror, and you can hire out individual rooms or the whole building.

Hire Availability

Knowledge Studio

Explore our free, accessible opera training resources, designed to support artists at every stage.

Nancy Holt - National Opera Studio Alum discussing how to perform for video auditions, sat on black stool in front of black piano and background

Coaching insights

Performing for video auditions

In this reel, Nancy Holt shares practical advice from our partner companies on performing for video, how to set up your camera, where to look while you sing, and how to make your performance look natural.

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