Around the World in 80 Days – St Paul’s Church Covent Garden
Around the World in 80 Days is a new production inspired by Jules Verne’s classic tale. This summer, it is being performed at St Paul’s Church in Covent Garden, with the grounds outside the church transformed into a secret open-air theatre tucked away between the surrounding buildings. With benches for seating, bunting decorating the space and fairy lights glistening along the path, it is a beautiful setting for an evening performance. The rustic wooden stage and outdoor atmosphere help transport you to another time period and make the setting feel particularly charming.
The production itself, however, felt somewhat too ambitious for the space and format. With a small cast playing multiple characters, constantly switching between roles, breaking the fourth wall and occasionally stepping...