If you are interested in the Arts and want to learn more about an exciting and dynamic opera company, Opera North is a good place to start. We offer six one-week placements every year to people looking to gain an insight into the different roles and activities of the Company, including marketing, education and fundraising.
All placements focus on administration experience only, but will give you an opportunity to observe and assist in any key departments.
In addition to the actual work experience, you will be offered:
- An informative presentation about Opera North
- A tour of Leeds Grand Theatre
- A tour of the Opera North Centre
and
- Subject to timetable, you could have the opportunity to observe Opera North rehearsals and performances.
We are keen to evaluate both your and our performances on placement. We can offer work-based assessments relating to your relevant study and experience. In return we would also like to receive feedback from you, to help us improve and continually develop our work experience programme.
To apply please complete and return the application form by the relevant deadline (shown on the timetable below). ON Work Experience Application Form.doc (.doc, 115kb)
We receive a lot of placement requests each year so it is important that you to refer to the dates on the timetable below when applying.
The dates available for work experience are shown below. Opera North is unable to offer placements during the summer months, June to August, as this is the Company holiday period.
| Work Experience Dates | Application Deadline | Interviews |
| 8 - 11 May 2012 | Friday 2 March 2012 | w/c 19 March 2012 |
| 28 May - 1 June 2012 | Friday 2 March 2012 | w/c 19 March 2012 |
| 24 – 28 Sept 2012 | Friday 27 July 2012 | w/c 6 August 2012 |
| 15 – 19 Oct 2012 | Friday 27 July 2012 | w/c 6 August 2012 |
| 7 – 11 Jan 2013 | Friday 30 November 2012 | w/c 10 December 2012 |
| 21 – 25 Jan 2013 | Friday 30 November 2012 | w/c 10 December 2012 |
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