You will join DEBUT - creators of Airbnb’s No. 1 Classical Music Experience - to raise the roof with tunes from one of the world’s greatest operas, supported by fellow chorus members and alongside friendly and encouraging professional opera singers. During the workshop you will be able to delve deeper into the chosen opera, bringing selected parts of it to life (singing in English) and sharing fun behind-the-scenes insights and anecdotes.

For our December workshop we'll be diving into a winter wonderland of festive musical favourites. Bringing together scenes from Puccini's La bohème and Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel, intertwined with 4-part carols and songs.

Practical info

• Once you have booked your ticket please follow the link in your confirmation email to register your voice type.
• If you're finding it difficult to afford, please get in touch with us about our Cultural Access Fund through enquiries@bishopsgate.org.uk
• Sheet music and learning tracks will be available via DEBUT's website 2 weeks prior to the event. Please print your own music, or get in touch with DEBUT to pre-order a printed copy for £5.

Bursary places

We provide a number of funded bursaries to people who find it hard to pay the full or concessionary rates. Find out more information on how to apply.

Participant testimonials

"We had a lot of fun, and the mix of singers was really good: from those with minimal experience of singing to talented pros, and everything in between. Their friendliness and enthusiasm was infectious."

"My highlight was running through large sections of the piece after learning them and hearing the AMAZING soloists and wonderful harmonies with the whole chorus."

"Fully inclusive, fun, interesting and friendly - a privilege to be involved!"

"DEBUT is a wonderful and inspirational company - I will be at their future Know the Shows - much fun, and educational."

How we’re keeping you safe

April 2022 update: Keeping you safe and healthy is our number one priority.

If you test positive for Covid-19 or are asked to isolate and are not able to attend your class or pre-booked event, please contact the Bishopsgate Box Office for further information (enquiries@bishopsgate.org.uk). Please do not come to the Institute in person if you have symptoms or have tested positive.

Wearing a face mask is no longer compulsory but we ask you to consider others when in our building and especially when spending time in crowded and enclosed spaces where you come into contact with people you don’t normally meet. You will see many of our staff and volunteers continuing to wear face masks and we are keeping the perspex screens at our reception desks.

Bishopsgate Institute has strict cleaning protocols in place and ventilation throughout the building. There are hand-sanitising stations available throughout the building and touch-free drinking fountains. Find out more about how we’re keeping you safe.