British Youth Opera also provides training and professional development opportunities to a number of Artistic and Technical Trainees within the Summer Season every year.

If you are a young aspiring director, conductor, repetiteur, designer, stage manager, lighting designer or costume supervisor with an interest in opera, British Youth Opera is what you are looking for.

Assistant Directors
We offer the opportunity to work alongside established directors who are used to working with young professionals. Some previous experience is required because, as well as assisting the director on the main production, you will rehearse the understudies leading to a performance of scenes from the opera on stage with orchestra. This is a not paid position, however we provide a subsistence contribution. You would be required from July 28th to September 12th.
We no longer accept applications for these positions.

Assistant Designers
This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in opera design alongside an established designer and in collaboration with the rest of the creative and technical team. Previous design experience is essential. This is a not paid position, however we provide a subsistence contribution. You would be required for some time in June and July, then full time through August until early September.
We accept applications for these two positions. If you wish to apply please send your CV to Marcella

Deputy Stage Managers
You would work alongside an established opera stage manager and as part of the stage management team.
This is a not paid position, however we provide a subsistence contribution. You would be required from July 28th to September 12th.
We no longer accept applications for these positions.

Assistant Stage Managers
You would work alongside an established opera stage manager as part of the stage management team on one of the operas, either as Props ASM or Book Cover ASM (which involves calling the show for the understudies’ showing of scenes form the opera). Previous experience is required. This is a not paid position, however we provide a subsistence contribution. You would be required from July 28th to September 12th.
We accept applications for these four positions, interviews will be held in May (date tbc.). If you wish to apply please send your CV to Marcella

Assistant Company Manager
You would work alongside an established company manager on liaising with the company, ensuring the efficient communication of information and scheduling. This is a not paid position, however we provide a subsistence contribution. You would be required from July 21st to September 12th.
We no longer accept applications for this position.

Assistant Lighting Designer
This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside an established lighting designer on lighting two operas. Previous lighting experience is essential.
We accept applications for this position. If you wish to apply please send your CV to Marcella

Wardrobe Assistant
You would work alongside an established costume supervisor and would be involved in how the two operas will be costumed, in the selection and fitting of hired costumes and in the making of some outfits. During performances the Assistants are responsible for running the show and the turnarounds between them.
We no longer accept applications for these positions.

Interviews for the other positions will be held in May or June (dates tbc).

If you have any questions about the above schemes please contact Marcella by email or by phone on 020 7815 6090.