Hire our spaces

The National Opera Studio has a range of multipurpose 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.

Each space is fully accessible on the ground floor or via our platform lift. The National Opera Studio has a spacious, bright foyer and kitchen which have both recently been refurbished. The kitchen has a fridge, freezer, microwave and tea and coffee-making facilities. There are three toilets situated on the ground floor, one of which is wheelchair accessible. For more information about the facilities available in each room, and to view a 360° tour of each space, visit the individual room pages below.

The National Opera Studio runs a full time training programme and the spaces are not usually available during term hours. Our spaces are available to hire for a minimum of three hours per session.

If you are interested in hiring any of our spaces or would like to know more about our availability, please contact:

[email protected]
020 8874 8811.

See our spaces

Coaching Room Three

Coaching Room Three is perfect for teaching/coaching, individual practice or for small ensembles (e.g. piano trio). Read more

Coaching Room Two

Coaching Room Two is ideal for individual practice. Our smallest room available to hire, it also makes a good waiting space for the nearby Blackburn Hall, or as part of a casting suite. Read more

The Douglas Kane Studio

The Douglas Kane Ensemble Studio works fantastically as a rehearsal space for individuals and ensembles, or to hold a small performance. It is also suitable for small classes or board meetings and presentations. Read more

The Carne Studio

The Carne Studio is our largest practice room. It has two pianos and is ideal for small groups to rehearse, piano teaching, or individual practice. Read more

The Blackburn Hall

The Blackburn Hall our largest multi-use space and is perfect for recording, performance and rehearsal. With its high ceilings and acoustic curtains, it is perfect for orchestral rehearsal, theatrical rehearsal, auditions, filming, conferences and large presentations. Read more

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