Who We Are
We are located in the busy West End of London and, as well as being the Parish Church of Covent Garden, we are affectionately known as The Actors’ Church’ because of our long association with the theatre community.
This beautiful church, built by Inigo Jones, has been here since 1633 and we are also proud to have an attractive churchyard where people can rest and find some peace and quiet in what can be a stressful and busy part of the city.
Services are held every Sunday (at 11am) and most weekdays. We also host a wide variety of theatre, memorial services and concerts, totalling almost 300 events annually. As it says as you come through the church doors:
We seek to worship God as made known to us in Jesus Christ.
We are unafraid to reason, laugh and explore.
We know we need one another as we try to embody our faith in our daily lives.
We welcome people of faith, all who seek faith and friendship, and all who doubt.
Welcome to St Paul’s Church.
Rector: The Reverend Simon Grigg
Associate Rector: The Reverend Richard Syms
Caretaker: Robert Keen
Concert Director: Ben Chamberlain
Finance Manager: Laura Wickham
Office Manager and PA to the Rector: Phil Hunt
Churchwardens: Alison Cattermoule, Robert Zampetti, Max Lacey
Treasurer: Marisha Widdas
Gardeners: Carol Bavin, Chris Crickmore, Kathryn Meisle
Director of Music: Simon Gutteridge
Choirmaster: Nick Gallagher
Upcoming Events
PLATFORM - Tee Peters & Guests
PLATFORM is Iris Theatre’s new initiative to champion breakout artists taking the next steps in their professional life. This event series will see the company host regular showcase nights that will run throughout 2022, spotlighting performers from a variety of disciplines. PLATFORM is open for expressions of interest all year round. If you are interested in becoming a PLATFORM artist, then you can head to our website to find more information, or e-mail us at office@iristheatre.com.
Baby Broadway
Sing and dance along as your little ones get their first taste of the magic of musicals! Fun-filled interactive family concerts featuring West End performers and well-known songs from the shows.
Valhalla Highschool Choir
Valhalla High School Choir will perform traditional, classical and spiritual songs at a free lunchtime concert at St Paul's Church.
Baby Gospel Family Concert
Put some soul into your Half-Term holiday with CK Gospel Choir at Baby Gospel, a baby-friendly family concert suitable for all ages, full of uplifting soul, gospel and motown music.
A 1940's Musical Romance
We take you back to the year 1948, and one man’s attempt to relieve the gloom and austerity of the post-war years. This evening’s show will include many classic Ivor Novello numbers, such as I can give you the starlight, We’ll gather lilacs and The violin began to play, not forgetting the comedy of And her mother came too and An Englishman in love.