Al fresco theatre in a hidden city oasis 🌙

Al fresco theatre in Covent Garden's secret oasis

If you've ever gone for a stroll in Covent Garden, you've probably noticed the Inigo Jones masterpiece that is St Paul's Church. But did you know that it's more commonly known as The Actors' Church, because of its centuries-old association with the theatrical community? Today it keeps that legacy alive with a fabulous programme of theatre, and this summer's looking especially enticing.

On select dates from June to September, the secluded gardens of The Actors' Church will play host to incredible productions from all over the UK for you to enjoy al fresco (over a picnic, if you like — you're welcome to bring your own snacks!) There's Shakespeare, modern takes on old classics (including family friendly reimaginings), and even musical theatre to look forward to. Be captivated by Romeo & Juliet under the stars, grab a Pimm's from the pop up bar and immerse yourself in the Jazz Age glitz of The Great Gatsby, or relive your favourite showtunes from West End classics inside the church itself.

That's just a taster of what's going on — click below to browse the full programme, book your tickets and get ready for an unforgettable summer at an oasis that's been the home of theatre in central London for over 400 years.

Image © Cam Harle

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17 Days Of Arts And Culture
Wandsworth Arts Fringe 2023 kicks off on Friday, bringing music, theatre, comedy, creative workshops and more to south west London. There's still time to book, with most events costing £0-£20. What's more, if you book a trio of events, you'll save 30%! The tough bit's narrowing it down to just three...

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Summer-Long Garden Festival
Chelsea Physic Garden celebrates its 350th birthday with a marathon festival running June to August. Get green fingered at plant workshops, dine on delish food under the stars, and enjoy immersive family theatre. Or simply soak up pop, jazz and folk with a glass of fizz, at one of the Lawn Sessions.

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June's Hottest Exhibitions
The summer's crammed with exhibitions - big name artists, sculpture scattered through the skyscrapers, and the return of the National Portrait Gallery and its new look. We've rounded up our pick of the best art shows to visit this month.
Sculpture in the City. Image by Nick Turpin.

Eclectic Meltdown
This year's Meltdown festival is truly eclectic. Curated by Christine and the Queens, the 2023 festival stars diverse acts like Django Django, KOKOROKO, Bat For Lashes, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, and club nights hosted by Pxssy Palace and The Chateau. The Southbank Centre, 9-18 Jun.

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Edinburgh Comes To London
Can't make it to Edinburgh Festival this summer? Don't worry -- Islington's Pleasance Theatre hosts 30+ comedy preview shows in June and July. See top names including Huge Davies, Chloe Petts, Rosie Holt and more, trying out brand new shows for the first time for just £6 (or 3 shows for £15).

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Jurassic Park In Concert
Jurassic Park 30th birthday celebrations don't come more epic than this: a huge HD screening of the film in the Royal Albert Hall, with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra performing John Williams’ score live-to-picture. Tickets from £31, 26-27 Oct.

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