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  • The Douglas Kane Studio

    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

    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

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

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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. 

 

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Coaching Room Three

Coaching Room Three

Currently not available for hire

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

Published: 19th February, 2018

Updated: 30th June, 2021

Author: Nicholas Boyd-Vaughan

Coaching Room Two

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

Published: 18th February, 2018

Updated: 5th March, 2018

Author: Nicholas Boyd-Vaughan

The Douglas Kane Studio

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

Published: 2nd February, 2018

Updated: 20th September, 2019

Author: Nicholas Boyd-Vaughan

The Carne Studio

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

Published: 2nd February, 2018

Updated: 30th June, 2021

Author:

The Blackburn Hall

The Blackburn Hall

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

Published: 1st January, 2018

Updated: 30th June, 2021

Author: Nicholas Boyd-Vaughan

View photos of our spaces

View photos of our spaces

Read more

Published: 4th September, 2016

Updated: 21st June, 2019

Author: Nicholas Boyd-Vaughan

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  • Demystifying Auditions

    Demystifying Auditions

    Monday 12 – Friday 16 September 2022

    This is a course designed to demystify the audition, build confidence in front of a panel, and examine your communication through critical and constructive self-analysis.

    Who is it for? Postgraduate level or professional singers of all voice types.

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    Life as a repetiteur

    Mon 5–Thurs 8 Sept 2022

    Our repetiteur short course is designed for pianists interested in exploring the wonderful world of opera for the first time, or enriching their existing skills.

    Who is it for? Experienced pianists interested in exploring operatic repertoire. Prior experience of working in opera is not required.

  • Exploring Opera

    Exploring Opera

    Mon 29 August – Fri 2 September 2022

    Led by Opera North's Head of Music, David Cowan, Exploring Opera is an introductory course designed for singers who are keen to learn the key skills to perform opera.

    Who is it for? Singers about to study at undergraduate or postgraduate level OR those who sing to a reasonably high level and want to immerse themselves in an opera course.

  • Nicky Spence Masterclass

    Nicky Spence Masterclass

    April 2022

    Acclaimed Scottish operatic tenor, friend of the Studio and NOS alumnus Nicky Spence leads a masterclass with our Young Artists exploring Verdi, Stravinsky and Mozart.

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    Applying to audition as a singer

    Explore here for further information about application procedures, audition guidelines and frequently asked questions.

    Applications from singers for the 2022/23 Young Artist Programme have now closed.

  • About the programme

    About the programme

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

  • Current Vacancies

    Current Vacancies

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

  • Announcing the 2018/19 National Opera Studio Young Artists

    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.

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    2022/23 Young Artist Programme - Apply now

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    Applications for singers and repetiteurs to audition for our 2022/23 Young Artists' Programme are now open.

  • Diverse Voices

    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.

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  • Who we are

    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.

  • Our history

    Our history

    Learn about the history of the National Opera Studio, its forebears, and timeline over the last 40 years.

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