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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
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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Saturday 4 July 7.30pm
Hear the brilliant pianist Warren-Mailley Smith with a programme of finger-busting classics including Gershwin’s immortal Rhapsody in Blue.
Bask in the warm glow of candlelight within the stunning surroundings of St James’s Church, Piccadilly—one of London’s most iconic and atmospheric concert venues. This historic 17th-century church, designed by Sir Christopher Wren, offers a majestic setting for an unforgettable evening of sublime piano music.
Acclaimed concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith presents a captivating programme of classical and romantic favourites, culminating in George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue—a ground-breaking work that fuses classical form with jazz flair, emotional depth, and sheer virtuosity.
Whether you’re a seasoned music lover or attending your first classical concert, this performance promises an uplifting and immersive musical journey in one of the capital’s most enchanting spaces. Surrounded by some of London’s finest restaurants and bars, your evening can continue in perfect style.
Featuring Warren Mailley-Smith – piano
Programme Mozart – Rondo alla Turca Beethoven – Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13 “Pathétique” Satie – Gymnopédie No. 1 Liszt/Schumann – Widmung Debussy – Arabesque No. 1 Gershwin – Three Preludes Gershwin – Rhapsody in Blue
About the Artist British pianist Warren Mailley-Smith has captivated audiences across the UK and beyond with his expressive artistry, effortless technique, and charismatic stage presence. In 2015, he made history by becoming the first British pianist to perform all of Chopin’s solo piano works entirely from memory—an extraordinary achievement that earned him international acclaim and underlines his dedication to the craft.
