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

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

The Douglas Kane Ensemble 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

Coaching Room One

Coaching Room One is our largest practice room. It has two pianos and is ideal for small groups to rehearse, piano teaching, or individual practice.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

Coaching Room Three

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

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Latest

12:40 — Inside The Creative Process

Tuesday 27 November, 6.30pm

This evening will explore the creation of these unique collaborations with the artists who made them. What experience or issue sparked the creative process? How did singers connect with librettist, composer and répétiteur? How was this material transformed into music, and a concept for an opera?

National Opera Studio 40th Anniversary Concert

Friday 18 January 2019, 7.30pm

We conclude our 40th Anniversary celebrations with a special concert at London's Cadogan Hall. For the first time in the Studio’s history, the Young Artists are joined by the ENO Orchestra for a performance of semi-staged scenes from well-loved operas, under the baton of British conductor Charles Peebles.

An afternoon at Chaseley

by Emyr Wyn Jones, bass-baritone

2017/18 alumnus Emyr Wyn Jones gives his account of especially moving performance, given to the residents of Chaseley Trust, a care home for those with severe physical disabilities, including those with spinal injuries, acquired brain injuries, stroke, loss of limbs and progressive conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Neurone Disease and Parkinson’s Disease.

First weeks at the Studio

By Benedict Kearns, répétiteur 2018/19
11 October 2018

Benedict Kearns gives us an overview of his first few weeks as a National Opera Studio Young Artist, and our recent concert in Marylebone.

Applying to audition as a singer

Application procedures, auditions guidelines and frequently asked questions for applying to the Young Artists' Programme as a singer.

Current Young Artists

Find out about our highly-talented 2018/19 Young Artists, with individual biographies, and downloadable media.

Announcing the 2018/19 National Opera Studio Young Artists

We are delighted to announce our 2018/19 Young Artists, who will join the National Opera Studio's intensive nine-month Training Programme from September.

About the programme

Find out more about our intensive programme for singers and répétiteurs.

Current Vacancies

Join the National Opera Studio team, and play an integral role in securing the future of opera.

Diverse Voices

The National Opera Studio takes the lead, along with UK opera companies and training organisations, to create partnerships and initiatives that encourage more diversity on our opera stages.

Assistant Director Experience

Throughout our year, we engage several assistant directors on paid internships, to whom we can offer an on-the-job learning opportunity.

Who we are

The National Opera Studio exists to train talented young musicians to become the leading artists of their generation. We aim to make a significant contribution to the opera ecology and the wider creative and cultural life of the UK through the provision of top-quality professional training, and by our engagement and position in the sector.

Emily Gottlieb

Chief Executive

Applying to audition as a répétiteur

Application procedures, auditions guidelines and frequently asked questions for applying to our Young Artists' Programme as a répétiteur.

400 Appeal

As we celebrate our 40th anniversary, we are looking to expand our programmes to secure our future for the next 40 years and beyond. This exciting appeal brings with it a variety of events and projects, in which many Young Artists and alumni will be involved. Read more

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