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The Actors Church at St Paul's

St Paul's Church is a Church of England parish church, in Covent Garden. It was designed by Inigo Jones as part of a commission for the 4th Earl of Bedford in 1631.

As well as being the parish church of Covent Garden, the church has gained the nickname of "the actors' church" by a long association with the theatre community.

The church holds services every Sunday and most weekdays. They also host as wide variety of theatre memorial services and concerts, totaling almost 300 events last year!

St Paul's History 

The connection with the theatre began as early as 1662 with the establishment of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, and was further assured in 1723 with the opening of the Covent Garden Theatre - now The Royal Opera House. Those two theatres became the starting place for ‘the west end’ theatre, and both were, and are, in the Parish.

Memorials in the church are dedicated to many famous theatrical personalities, including Charlie Chaplin, Noel Coward, Gracie Fields, Vivien Leigh, Ivor Novello, Richard Beckinsale, Barbara Windsor and Diana Rigg!

A Midsummer Night's Dream

A Midsummer Night's Dream returns to cast a spell over Covent Garden this year, for one day only at The Actors Church in London

Available from 4 July 2025 to 4 July 2025

Alice Through the Looking Glass

Enjoy a brand-new adaptation of the timeless tale of Alice as she discovers an incredible new world nesting in the mirror above her fireplace...

Available from 4 July 2025 to 4 July 2025

The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck

After searching for a new nesting spot, Jemima is offered refuge by a strange gentleman... Why does he have so many herbs for roast duck? Find out!

Available from 4 July 2025 to 4 July 2025

The Secret Garden

Get tickets now to see The Secret Garden at The Actor's Church in Covent Garden this July!

Available from 16 July 2025 to 16 July 2025

Vanity Fair

Get tickets now to see Vanity Fair at The Actor's Church in Covent Garden this August!

Available from 18 July 2025 to 8 August 2025

Sense and Sensibility

Get tickets now to Sense and Sensibility at The Actor's Church in Covent Garden this July!

Available from 22 July 2025 to 23 July 2025

Robin Hood

Head to the heart of the capital city and meet Robin and his merry Gang of men as they battle against the evil Sheriff of Nottingham!

Available from 23 July 2025 to 23 July 2025

Henry V

Experience the heart-wrenching, contemporary rendition of Shakespeare's Henry V at the Actors Church in London

Available from 24 July 2025 to 14 August 2025

The Wind In The Willows

Get tickets now to see The Wind In The Willows at The Actor's Church in Covent Garden this July 2025!

Available from 29 July 2025 to 30 July 2025

Macbeth

Experience Shakespeare's darkest tragedy like never before at the Actors Church in London as part of Shakespeare in the Squares 2025

Available from 1 August 2025 to 4 August 2025

Romeo and Juliet: The Actors Church

For a strictly limited run, see A Place For Us Theatre's hard-hitting Romeo and Juliet outdoors at the Actors Church in London

Available from 1 August 2025 to 4 August 2025

Pride and Prejudice

The Actors' Church welcomes Illyria Theatre's production of Jane Austen's classic, Pride and Prejudice. In London for just two dates this September.

Available from 2 September 2025 to 3 September 2025
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How to Find Us

There are usually five entrances to the Actors' Church - only one will be open for the performances. This entrance can be found in Covent Garden Piazza, next to King Street. It is a short walk from Covent Garden station.

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The Great British summertime is famous for its unpredictable weather! In 99% of chances, the performance will continue come rain or shine. In cases of heavy rain, it may be necessary to halt the performance for a short period. In the unlikely circumstance of extreme weather (including extreme heat), the performance may be postponed until a further date. 

Do please dress for the weather accordingly! If possible, try to avoid bringing umbrellas as they can block sight-lines for other audience members. Raincoats and ponchos are just as fetching - St Paul's can provide free ponchos for audience members without any suitable cover!

Most performances has unreserved seating, and is on a first come, first served basis. Alternatively, if you would prefer to bring your own chair or picnic blanket, please let the Front Of House staff know, and will do the best to seat you. 

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