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Musicals by Candlelight Tickets

Rediscover your favorite musicals surrounded by candlelight in Covent Garden.
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About 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.

Run time

1hr.

Start date

6th September, 2024

Age

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.

Production note
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 the form attached in the confirmation email to let us know.
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607 Reviews

David Hamnett

100
Absorbing, Delightful

See it if Personally for us it was all great, the venue , the setting and the quartet all excellent .

Don’t see it if All great personally.

Ann Tsalikidis

90
Delightful, Entertaining

See it if Beautiful setting, the music was wonderful. The girls explained the story of each track. A lovely evening.

Don’t see it if Nothing it was well organised lovely atmosphere.

Connie Glowney

100
Absorbing, Clever, Delightful, Entertaining, Mesmerizing

See it if You want to experience the talent and skills of the incredible musicians. The songs they chose to play was very smartly done.

Don’t see it if You are not into 4 wonderfully talented women

Ambs

80
Beautiful, Enchanting, Relaxing, Romantic, Skilful

See it if You want a relaxing/romantic evening. You want a nice event for little cost with a good vibe & atmosphere. You like live string instruments.

Don’t see it if You don’t like musical theatre tunes. You have back issues so severe you can’t sit against a wooden bench backrest for long.

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Venue

Bedford Street, London, United Kingdom, WC2E 9ED

Entrance

Bedford Street entry gate

Directions

Location: West End
Railway station: Charing Cross Tube station: Charing Cross
Bus numbers: (Aldwych) 6, 11, 13, 23, 59, 68, 87, 171, 172, 188, RV1, X68
Night bus numbers: (Aldwych) 6, 23, 188, N11, N13, N26, N47, N68, N87, N89, N155, N171, N551
Car park: Drury Lane, Parker Street (5mins)
Directions from tube: (5mins) Walk down James Street towards Covent Garden market; turn right onto King Street and after about 100m, turn left onto Bedford Street. After about 50m, there are large metal gates on the left hand side leading to the church.

Show schedule

Sorry, no performance schedule available.

Frequently asked questions

What is Musicals by Candlelight?

Musicals by candlelight showcases the greatest musical theatre songs of all time performed by a world-class string quartet at London’s historic Actors’ Church.

Which theatre is Musicals by Candlelight at?

Musicals by Candlelight is at London's The Actors' Church.

When does the venue open?

The venue will open 30 mins before the start time of the performance.

Will there be food and drinks available?

There will be a bar inside the venue serving alcoholic and soft drinks. Customers who have purchased a ticket that includes a glass of prosecco can redeem this at the bar. No food is permitted inside the venue.

How will sunset affect the performances?

During some months, the venue will be darker during the later performance times due to the sunset.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

Wheelchair access is provided by a ramp at the main entrance of the venue. There is also a disabled bathroom inside the venue. Customers with access requirements should follow the instructions on the seating chart to make their booking. If you need to inform us of any specific requests (ie space for a wheelchair) please use this form attached in the confirmation email to let us know.

Can the glass of prosecco be exchanged for another drink?

The glass of prosecco can be exchanged for any soft drink available at the bar.

How much are tickets for Musicals by Candlelight?

Musicals by Candlelight tickets start at £20.

What is the age recommendation for Musicals by Candlelight?

What is the age recommendation for Musicals by Candlelight? Musicals by Candlelight is for ages 6+. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

How do you get tickets for Musicals by Candlelight?

Check the top of this page for current availability and exclusive offers on Musicals by Candlelight tickets on TodayTix.

How can I book Accessible Tickets?

If you are a customer with accessibility requirements, please book your tickets by clicking here.

Wheelchair access is provided by a ramp at the main entrance of the venue. There is also a disabled bathroom inside the venue. Customers with access requirements should follow the instructions on the seating chart to make their booking. If you need to inform us of any specific requests (ie space for a wheelchair) please use this form to let us know.

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