Art, Theatre, Music & Shows

On Friday evening at 9pm, the medieval village of Celleno in the Tuscia hills of Lazio - 90 minutes from Rome - officially inaugurated a new Marian devotion: the Madonna of the Cherries. The first-ever procession departed from the church of San Donato, winding through the historic borgo and opening the annual Cherry Festival. At the centre of the new devotion stands an altarpiece unlike any other... Read More

An ecumenical partnership between the Bishops' Conference 'God who Speaks' project, St John's Waterloo, and Art + Christianity, has made an open call for artists, graphic designers and illustrators from across the UK to design a cover for any of the 73 books of the Bible. Titled Divine Designs: Between the Covers this art competition and exhibition celebrates creativity and innovation, and seeks t... Read More

From cover to cover, we are celebrating the Bible. In 73 books - from Genesis to Revelation - the Bible is the greatest story ever told. Our passion is to bring each book alive through the medium of art in this unique competition and exhibition. We invite artists, graphic designers and illustrators from across the UK to design a cover for any of the 73 books of the Bible. We want to celebrate crea... Read More

There's a lovely new English word 'sonder' which was coined in recent years by the writer John Koenig. It is defined as: "The profound realisation that every random passerby has a life as vivid, complex, and full of stories as your own." It suggests both a profound sense of connection and a "humbling awareness that you are not the only 'main character' in the world." It reminds me that everyone I ... Read More

Francesco, a beautiful new song cycle by Anglo-Italian composer Daniel Zappi, celebrating the incredible life and legacy of St Francis of Assisi, who died 800 years ago this year takes place at St Luke's Church, West Holloway, Hillmarton Road, London N7 9JE, at 7.45pm on Wednesday 20th May. Performed by Daniel Zappi, Caroline Faber and Justin Butcher, thee songs vary in style from classical chora... Read More

The Life of Christ is a play like no other, placing you in the middle of an immersive theatre experience. Join over a hundred actors in the stunning grounds of Wintershall Estate as this magnificent story is movingly recreated with authentic detail in an epic open-air production. Watch the Wedding in Cana, the Feeding of the 5000 and the Last Supper unfold before your eyes. It's the perfect day ou... Read More

Catholic actor Kenneth Michaels is currently performing in a double-bill of hilarious political theatre by the award-winning Polish playwright, Slawomir Mrozek, at the Golden Goose Theatre in Camberwell, from 21 April to 9 May. Presented by DRH Arts and Orsolya Nagy, these two satirical plays: Charlie and Striptease, from the Soviet era (in English translation) are described as "absurdly relevant ... Read More

The Royal Academy of Arts current exhibition of extraordinary seventeenth century artist Michaelina Wautier is unmissable. Rediscovered thirty years ago, this is the first ever exhibition of her work in the UK. Born around 1614 in Mons, then part of the Spanish Netherlands, to an affluent French speaking Walloon Catholic family, her exact date of birth is uncertain. Her father, who died in 1617 wa... Read More

A new exhibition: Pilgrim of Hope: A Life of Mary, Mother of Jesus, in pictures, will take place from 1st-30th May at the London Jesuit Centre - next to the Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception - 'Farm Street Church', 114 Mount Street, Mayfair, London, W1K 3AH. This free exhibition from Quarr Abbey, with the National Gallery, tells the story of Mary's life, through copies of paintings held... Read More

Two Halves of Guinness at the Park Theatre, Finsbury Park, London N4, is a delightful and moving one-man play about the great Catholic actor Sir Alec Guinness by Mark Burgess. Zeb Soanes, the former Radio 4 newsreader, plays Guinness spendidly, re-creating his rich, velvety vocal cadence and the voices of over thirty other parts with aplomb. He moves well too, whether it's miming the making of a m... Read More

On the trail of a Palestinian saint, Justin Butcher visits St Botolph's Church in Hardham, Sussex, in this short film, to see the the oldest known image in this country depicting Saint George, patron saint of England, on his feast day. The real St George was a 3rd century Palestinian Christian martyr who stood up against the tyranny of the Roman emperor in defence of a persecuted minority, and has... Read More

An exhibition of works by Helen Elwes and Martin Jarvis, in response to the climate and nature crisis, is taking place at the London Jesuit Centre, 114 Mount Street, London W1K 3AH from April 2 - April 28th 2026. On Tuesday 21st April at 7pm there will be a talk with slides preceded by 6pm Mass for Creation in church next door (Farm Street) The exhibition is open weekdays from 8am to 8pm; Saturday... Read More

An exhibition marking the work of a priest in the coal mines in the 1970s and 1980s is on display at Cusworth Hall in Doncaster. The Reverend David Lawrance, chaplain for the Industrial Mission, worked in and around collieries in the 1970s and 1980s - including during the miners' strike - and kept extensive records and sketches of life and work underground. This exhibition, created from his drawi... Read More

More than 70 people gathered at St John's Cathedral, Portsmouth, on Saturday 14 March for the final instalment of the Portsmouth Gregorian Chant Course, a programme that has received widespread acclaim for introducing the ancient tradition of chant to participants of all ages and musical backgrounds. Launched in January 2026, the course welcomed complete beginners alongside experienced musicians, ... Read More