How to Stage an Opera

How to Stage an Opera

Scottish Opera are running a free workshop near you! Join us for a free, informal session at ‘How to Stage an Opera’ workshop.

Ever wondered how an opera is brought to life? In this free, informal workshop, learn how singers use their voices and stage techniques to develop characters,create atmosphere and bring opera from the page to the stage.

Suitable for anyone interested in amateur dramatics or music, or those simply curious about live performance, any space in any community in Scotland can become a world-class opera house with a little imagination and creativity!


Led by a pianist, a theatre director, and an opera singer, join us for an interactive session where you’ll explore powerful storytelling through opera, and have a go yourself.

Open to all ages. No previous experience is required, but lots of enthusiasm! Places are free but booking in advance is required.


Running time approx. 1 hour 30 minutes.

Additional Information

Accessible rooms
Disabled access
Saturday 4 October 2025
10am
All ages
Free
The Grain Exchange, 77- 81 High Street, Ayr KA7 1LU

Map

You might also like...

Alloway
Promotional banner for “The Three Scrievers,” an event by the National Trust for Scotland. It features three portraits: a man with short dark hair and beard on the left, a woman with short grey hair in the centre, and a man with wavy brown hair and a blue check shirt on the right. The text reads: “The Three Scrievers. A celebration of poetry, the Scots language, and the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum’s Scriever-in-Residence programme.
Thursday 2 October 2025
7pm - 9pm (Doors open at 6:30pm)
5.74

The Three Scrievers

Alloway
Silhouette illustration of a person in profile facing right, with a bird flying and another perched nearby. A tree with twisting branches frames the upper right, and a fence sits in the distance. The background is light blue, and the bold white text at the bottom reads 'HIGHLIGHT TALK'.
Wednesday 8 October 2025
2.30pm
Free

Highlight Talk - Joanna Kopaczyk on Scots Languages Bill

Ayr
A person’s hand holding a pen above a blank notepad on a pink background, with a pen cap placed to the side. At the bottom left is a University of Strathclyde Glasgow banner with a QR code and text about booking a class at mycll.strath.ac.uk. The banner also highlights this as part of an ongoing partnership with the University of Strathclyde – Centre for Lifelong Learning.
Thursday 9 October – Thursday 11 December 2025
4.45pm - 6.45pm
168

Creative Writing for Beginners at Carnegie Library

Girvan
Purple image with the Hogwarts crest surrounded by sparkles. Text reads: ‘Harry Potter Storytelling & Drama Workshop’. Moxie Creative Kids Events logo in the corner.
Saturday 11 October 2025
11.30am - 1pm
Free

Harry Potter Storytelling and Drama Workshop at Girvan Library

Ayr
Promotional graphic for a terrazzo tray-making workshop. The text reads ‘Make Your Own Terrazzo Trinket Tray!’ in playful, hand-drawn style. Two oval terrazzo trays are pictured: one in coral pink with multicoloured chips, and one in white with dark and yellow chips. The background is light grey with abstract paint strokes and doodles in green, purple, yellow, and blue. Logos for Narture Studios and The Lucky Tattie appear at the bottom right.
Saturday 11 October 2025
11am to 2pm
40

Make Your Own Terrazzo-Style Trinket Tray Using Jesmonite!

Ayr
An image of two Terrazzo-Style Trinket Trays, with text that says, 'Make Your Own Terrazzo-Style Trinket Tray'.
Saturday 11 October 2025
11am - 2pm
40

Make Your Own Terrazzo-Style Trinket Tray Using Jesmonite

Join our newsletter

Get the latest Destination South Ayrshire news and events delivered straight to your inbox…

Sign up for our newsletter

Get the latest Destination South Ayrshire news and events delivered straight to your inbox…

Copyright © 2025 Destination South Ayrshire. Provided by South Ayrshire Council.

Sign up for our newsletter

Get the latest Destination South Ayrshire news and events delivered straight to your inbox…