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We offer daily services and a cultural programme of talks, events and concerts. We seek to be a welcoming space for people to reflect, create and debate
Mon 13 Oct to Weds 12 Nov
An exhibition of new work by Namibian artist Tuli Mekondjo, part of the Art in the Side Chapel series at St James’s.
Sun 23 Nov 7pm
Join your host, Barbara, for an evening of laughter, games, prizes, and festive fun — all in aid of the Christmas for All campaign at St James’s Church, Piccadilly.
St James’s hosts inclusive services and a cultural programme. We seek to be a welcoming space for people to reflect, create and debate.
St James’s is a place to explore, reflect, pray, and support all who are in need. We are a Church of England parish in the Anglican Communion.
We host a year-round creative programme encompassing music, visual art and spoken word.
We offer hospitality to people going through homelessness and speak out on issues of injustice, especially concerning refugees, asylum, racial justice, and LGBTQ+ issues.
St James’s strives to advocate for earth justice and to develop deeper connections with nature.
We aim to be a place where you can belong. We have a unique history, and the beauty of our building is widely known. Our community commits to faith in action: social and environmental justice; creativity. and the arts
We strive to be a Eucharist-centred, diverse and inclusive Christian community promoting life in abundance, wellbeing and dignity for all.
St James’s Piccadilly has been at the heart of its community since 1684. We invite you to play your part in securing this historic place for generations to come.
The work of St James’s, it costs us £5,000 per day to enable us to keep our doors open to all who need us.
A reimagined St James’s realised. A redesigned garden, courtyard and new building capacity—all fully accessible— will provide beautiful spaces for all as well as improving our environmental performance.
Whether shooting a blockbuster TV series or creating a unique corporate event, every hire at St James’s helps our works within the community.
St James's Church 197 Piccadilly London W1J 9LL
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Thursday 27 November 6pm
Key songs linked narrated story from the coming Anglo-Ghanaian musical Gloria, exploring migration, identity, and love.
Experience the essentials of a major new stage show, Gloria The Musical, in an exclusive, industry showcase.
This 60-minute narrated performance features 10 key songs that showcase the emotional and musical depth of this bold, Anglo-Ghanaian production. The performance will be guided by the voice of Clare Perkins, the renowned actor of UK stage and television. Gloria tells the epic story of a young Ghanaian singer who dreams her way to England, exploring contemporary British identity, migration, and the legacies of history through an honest and joyful lens.
Expectation: A Unique Sonic Tapestry The music is the engine of the show, delivering a blend that is truly unique. The score is sung-through and expertly fuses a polished West End sound with the vibrant energy and rhythmic heart of contemporary Afrobeats. This blend reflects the show’s core themes of cultural and personal integration.
Audience members will experience this rich tapestry firsthand, with numbers spanning a diverse range of genres, including: *Afropop: Hear the welcoming anthem Akwaaba! (“Welcome” in Twi), which is sung partially in Twi and English. *Pop-Ska and Soul: Enjoy the driving rhythm of songs like “Cool To Be You”, a feelgood number about love across borders. *Soaring Ballads: Experience the show’s emotional peaks, including the musical pop power ballad “Supahero”, and Gloria’s resilient declaration I Trust In Me – a new anthem for our new England *Rhythm and Blues/Soul: Feel the historical gravitas of abolitionist history with “Back for Good” sung in the show by a key character Ottobah Cugoano – baptised in St James in 1773 – a special resonance with the venue.
This ambitious musical approach is overseen by leading London music director Richard Ampadu.
The Performance and Talent The evening will feature world-class talent. Merryl Ansah, currently playing Nala in the West End’s The Lion King, stars as Gloria. She is joined by rising star Ben Culleton (recently in Mary Poppins) as George. We also feature three exceptional vocalists, experienced on the London live scene and beyond : Anna Incontro, Dan Tetteh, and Kehinde Olukayode.
They will be backed by a full professional live band, including Thomas Owusu-Mfum on drums and Joseph Appiah on saxophone.
Attendees will also witness the acclaimed Ghanaian playwright and Co-Contributor Chief Moomen, who will make a special live appearance.
This is a crucial step in the journey to establish Gloria as a long-running commercial success in the West End. Join us in celebrating a story of cultural repair and the hopeful future of belonging.
