The Secret Garden Tickets

Play
The Actors' Church
Bedford Street , London, WC2E 9ED
Running Time 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
Running Since Wed, 16 July 2025
Booking Until Wed, 16 July 2025
Monday - -
Tuesday - -
Wednesday - 19:30
Thursday - -
Friday - -
Saturday - -
Sunday - -

Upcoming Performances

Today is Wed, 23 April 2025

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Limited Run Off West End Play
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Ages: 5+

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Accessibility This performance will take place outdoors, on the lawns of the church. Unfortunately, due to two small stone steps there is no step free access.

Frequently Asked Questions How do I access the Actors' Church? There are usually five entrances to the Actors' Church - only one will be open for this performance. This entrance can be found via Bedford Street through two large iron gates. It is a short walk from Covent Garden or Leicester Square station. The Box Office is located just beyond the gates at the entrance of the garden.

What if I require step-free entry to the church? As noted, there is no step free entry to the performance area, however it is step free into the main body of the grounds via Bedford Street.

What time do you open? Access to the church grounds will be from 45 minutes before the start of the performance.

Can I book a ticket on the door? Yes, you will be able to book a ticket on the door. Please note, the venue only accept card payments.

How do I book a specific seat? This performance has unreserved seating, and is on a first come, first serve basis. Alternatively, if you would prefer to bring your own chair or picnic blanket, please let the Front Of House staff know, and they will do their best to seat you.

Do you sell refreshments? The bar will open from 45 minutes before the performance starts and during the interval. You will be able to purchase cold drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), including Prosecco, Pimm's and other favourites.

Can I bring a picnic? Although the venue do allow you to bring your own picnic blanket, you may bring food but only drinks that have been purchased onsite can be consumed on the premises.

Are there toilets? Yes, there are gender neutral bathrooms located on the first floor of the church. There is also an access toilet located within the foyer of the church. Access to the church is step free.

What happens if it rains? The Great British summertime is famous for its unpredictable weather! In 99% of cases, 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 - the venue can provide free ponchos for audience members without any suitable cover!

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The Actors' Church

Bedford Street , London, WC2E 9ED
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In 1631, Inigo Jones was commissioned by the 14th Earl of Bedford to design a square, surrounded by mansions, a church and four streets. Work on the church began in 1631, and was completed in 1633, at a cost of £4,000. The church was consecrated in 1638, and dedicated to St Paul.

People often ask why the great east door onto the piazza doesn’t open. Inigo Jones’ original intention was that this should be the main entrance with the Altar at the West End of the church. However, this went against Christian tradition where the Altar is normally placed at the east end. At the last moment therefore, the Altar was placed at the East end and Portico door is in fact a fake!

The Painter JMW Turner and WS Gilbert (of Gilbert & Sullivan fame), and Thomas Arne (the composer of Rule Brittania) are amongst the many famous people baptised at St Paul’s.
Among those buried at St Paul’s are Samuel Butler and the woodcarver Ginling Gibbons as was the first victim of the Great Plague of London - Margaret Porteous on 12th April 1665.
Burials ceased in the 1850’s, when all burials in central London churches were closed by Act of Parliament. At that point, the headstones were removed, and the gardens laid out as you see them today.

In 1788, Thomas Hardwick began a major restoration but in 1795 there was a terrible fire which destroyed much of the original structure. The Parish records were saved as was the pulpit, the work of Grinling Gibbons or one of his pupils and the church was restored largely to Jones’ original design. Further changes were undertaken by Butterfield in 1872.