Musicals By Candlelight tickets
About Musicals By Candlelight
Musicals by Candlelight invites you to experience some of musical theatre's best-loved songs, reimagined for string quartet and performed by the award-winning Icon Strings in the heart of Covent Garden.
Set within the beautiful surroundings of The Actors' Church, the concert takes place by the glow of hundreds of candles, creating an intimate atmosphere in one of London's most distinctive venues. The programme features a selection of classic and contemporary musical theatre favourites, performed by musicians who regularly perform at iconic venues such as Royal Opera House and the Royal Albert Hall.
From timeless classics to modern hits, Musicals by Candlelight offers a fresh take on some of the stage's most iconic music in a unique candlelit setting.
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Know before you go
Latecomers will be admitted during a suitable break in the performance.
Run time
1hr.
Venue
Age
All ages. 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.
Start date
19th September, 2026
End date
27th November, 2026
“Magical musical theatre by candlelight in a stunning church”
Broadway Magic in Candlelit Splendour
Audiences are captivated by this intimate string quartet concert featuring beloved musical theatre songs performed in a gorgeous church setting. The talented musicians consistently earn praise for the...
What It Feels Like
- Warmly intimate
- Uplifting
- Elegantly relaxed
You’ll Love This If…
- You enjoy musical theatre classics performed with fresh arrangements
- You appreciate talented musicians in a beautiful, atmospheric setting
- You want a romantic or peaceful evening out
Just a beautiful experience from start to finish. Wonderful music in an atmospheric setting.
A lovely hour spent but could have been longer
Musicals by Candlelight 🕯️ was stunning. The setting was beautiful, calm, relaxing and inviting. The musicians draw you into a a beautiful world of musical theatre 🎭. I loved it.
Venue
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.
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