Musicals by Candlelight

Prepare to rediscover your favourite musicals as you escape the hustle and bustle of city life and nestle in for an enchanted evening like no other at Musicals by Candlelight.

Nestled in the heart of Covent Garden, step into London’s majestic hidden gem: The Actors’ Church. Bathed in the glow of over 1,000 candles, our dazzling string quartet brings to life the unforgettable melodies of musical theatre - from golden-age classics to contemporary favourites. The set list changes every few months, so if you’ve already been to see the show then there are plenty of reasons to return!

Join award-winning Icon Strings, a distinguished group of award-winning musicians renowned both internationally and within the illustrious halls of London’s Royal Opera House and Royal Albert Hall as they take you on a journey through the world of musical theatre, bringing stories to life through the emotive sounds of their instruments.

Musicals by Candlelight is a spellbinding, theatrical evening like no other. Be quick — tickets are selling fast.

Important Information

Customers with access requirements should book via the Access Booking link in our FAQs. If you need to inform us of any specific requests (ie space for a wheelchair) please use [this form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1QLh_BIE7X8q1B5vV0-ka9Yw3buOsiK0bAfyzHhe3G-k/viewform?ts=68e63b45&edit_requested=true) attached in the confirmation email to let us know.

Age Restrictions

All ages welcome. Under-16s must be accompanied by an adult. Parents are kindly asked to step outside with crying babies or unsettled young children to avoid disturbing other audience members.

Images & Videos

Musicals by Candlelight photo from the show

The Actors' Church Details

Bus routes: 6, 9, 11, 15, 87, 91, 139, 176

Night buses: N9, N11, N15, N21, N26, N44, N87, N89, N91, N115, N199, N343, N550, N551

Nearest rail: Charing Cross

Tube lines: Piccadilly, Bakerloo, Northern,

Nearest tube: Covent Garden, Leicester Square, Charing Cross

In congestion zone?: No

The Actors' Church Location

Bedford Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 9ED

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Please note: The location shown on the map is an approximate location of the theatre. In the majority of cases the theatre will be marked on the map so please make sure you locate the exact location yourself. If the theatre is not shown on the map please make sure you locate the correct road name and take account of the directions.