About us
Associated Studios is one of Britain’s leading Performing Arts Academies, dedicated to providing top level training in Opera and Musical Theatre for aspiring performers who have the potential and ability to pursue a professional career. OPENING IN AUSTRALIA IN FEBRUARY 2019!
Associated Studios provides uniquely tailored training, with greater attention to the practical needs of its students in terms of flexibility and finance than any other UK Drama school. Diploma courses are written to allow students to continue supporting themselves through part-time work, whilst participating in a rigorous training schedule led by eminent industry professionals from the West End and abroad. Not only our Diplomas, but also our part-time Foundation and Advanced courses have been designed to cover all aspects of vocational training, and have produced some of the best performers working in the industry today.
Associated Studios also have a professional development arm called ‘The Advanced Performers’ Studio’, which provides workshops for performers who have finished their drama school training, but who wish to continue to practice and hone their skills in between work engagements, in Opera, Musical Theatre and Acting
Our patrons
Sir Tim Rice, Jeremy Irons, Rory Bremner, Scott Alan, Timothy West, Jeremy Herrin Rosalind Plowright OBE, Danielle Tarento and Alastair Lindsey-Renton
What’s On
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
The Naked Face: Secrets to a successful self-tape with David Penn
13th November 2018
Getting cast, in other words, is the holy grail. Most self-tapes delivered today are guaranteed to fail an actor’s natural talent. David shows why but, more important, he shows just what it is that’ll capture the interest of CDs, Directors and Producers
WORKSHOP FULLY BOOKED – To be put on the waitlist please email info@associatedstudios.co.uk
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Opera
4 Month Opera Course 2019 (Part-Time)
This 4 month, part-time Opera Course is designed to afford talented and experienced singers a period of intensive study. The course is designed for singers who demonstrate operatic potential but would benefit from working on the essential skills required to launch a successful career. Working only with industry professionals.
Musical Theatre
4 Month Musical Theatre Course 2019 (Part-Time)
This professional development course focuses on taking your skills to the highest level and presenting this to the wider Musical Theatre Industry. The part-time nature of the course allows you to continue your regular work whilst taking the opportunity to develop and polish your skills.
Musical Theatre Sunday Sessions (Part-Time)
Musical Theatre Sunday Sessions is a course that provides you with the foundational techniques required to begin your journey as a professional Musical Theatre artist. Looking at the various disciplines of the Musical Theatre performer, you will gain knowledge and experience in the techniques used by West End and International artists.
Come train with one of the top providers in Britain for Performing Arts.
Alumni have gone on to perform in Principal and Ensemble roles in West End shows such as Motown, Kinky Boots, Chicago, Mamma Mia and many more!
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INTRODUCING ASSOCIATED STUDIOS AUSTRALIA
Leading London Performing Arts Academy Associated Studios is expanding to Melbourne following the internationally renowned success of its London courses.
Applications are now open for the all-new one-year Foundation Course in Musical Theatre and one-year Intensive Course in Musical Theatre. Both courses will commence on 25th February 2019.
The courses offer a unique opportunity to study with one of London’s top drama schools in the heart of Melbourne. Students will have the opportunity to work with renowned industry professionals leading to an agent showcase at the end of the advanced course. Further study options will be available at the London branch where a significant number of students leave with industry representation and many alumni currently feature as Leads and Swings in London’s West End.
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MUSICAL THEATRE
We pride ourselves on understanding industry requirements and have a network of dedicated and highly experienced Musical Theatre practitioners, ready to offer you help and advice whilst you are studying with us, and after you embark on your career.
OPERA
Associated Studios have a reputation for delivering world-class practical opera training, giving students a crucial understanding of all the aspects of their craft, as they prepare for a career in the industry.
ACTING
As a central part of all courses, students work with leading industry professionals including directors, vocal coaches, musical directors, repetiteurs, conductors, agents, casting directors, producers, choreographers and well-known performers. Students not only gain from the wealth of knowledge and experience of such industry luminaries but also develop valuable professional contacts.
About Our Founder
Leontine Hass is an internationally renowned Vocal Coach and Principal of the Associated Studios London Performing Arts Academy.
Leontine teaches workshops and lectures internationally on singing, voice and performance. She rehabilitates voices after surgery, or as surgery prevention. She has taught at leading Music & Drama Schools including GSA Conservatoire, the Oxford School of Drama, Mountview, LSMT, YMT, The Brit School, La Salle (Singapore), the Queensland Conservatorium, Centre Stage and The VCA (Melbourne).
Leontine has acted as vocal consultant to various music management/production companies, including ITV and the BBC. Leontine is vocal coach for ‘The Voice’ for BBC TV. She was featured as a mentor/vocal coach on the Gareth Malone show, ‘The Naked Choir’, for BBC2 and will also be involved with Series 2. She is a regular columnist at voicecouncil.com and for The Stage newspaper. She is a contributor to ‘The Singer’s Complete Guide to Vocal Health’ (Oxford Uni. Press), and advisor/contributor to ‘The Ultimate Guide to Singing’ published by TC Helicon in 2014.
Having originally trained as a classical singer (BA, Melbourne Uni, BMus. Kings College London, Dip. RAM), Leontine has performed as a singer and actress in concert, theatre and TV.
ASSOCIATED STUDIOS BLOG
From Down Under to London
As a New Zealander who is coming to the end of two wonderful years in London, it’s hard not to reflect on what a great career move it was. Being from a smaller part of the world, whilst the Theatre industry is bustling, it was hard not to yearn towards the bright...
Audition ‘Tips and Tricks’
Hi all and happy hump day! As I sit here at my desk on this lovely Wednesday afternoon, I decided to jot down some thoughts about going to train at a performing arts school. I myself, studied Musical Theatre at the London College of Music a few years back. Since then,...
Associated Studios Musical Theatre Courses Project: Discussing The Hero with a Thousand Faces
An introduction to student projects on Associated Studios Musical Theatre courses by Principal Leontine Hass. The projects the Musical Theatre students are working on this term have been carefully devised by me and Vocal Coach Scott Harrison. I am sharing some of...