08/06/2026
Meet Tim Claydon – Main Stage Director, Vienna Opera Academy 2026
We are delighted to welcome internationally acclaimed stage director and choreographer Tim Claydon to the Vienna Opera Academy.
Tim has collaborated with some of the world's leading opera companies, including Houston Grand Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, San Francisco Opera, Canadian Opera Company, Opera North, Garsington Opera, and many others. His work spans productions such as Turandot, La Traviata, Carmen, Parsifal, The Magic Flute, Peter Grimes, and Rusalka.
With a career built on exceptional storytelling, movement direction, and stagecraft, Tim offers aspiring directors a rare opportunity to learn from one of today's most experienced opera practitioners.
As an Assistant Stage Director, you will gain hands-on experience in professional opera production while working directly with international artists and creative teams.
📍 Vienna, Austria
📅 July & August 2026
🎭 Vienna Opera Academy
Applications are now open.
Apply through the link in our bio.