Friends excursions: carol service at St James's Church, Piccadilly
Tuesday 13 December 2016 6.30 - 9pm
John Madejski Fine Rooms at Burlington House, followed by a carol service at St James's Church, Piccadilly
£37 (includes drinks reception and carol service), £20 (includes carol service only). Booking required, Patrons and Friends only
Friends of the RA book first
Booking and attending Friends excursions and events
Please join us for our Friends Christmas carols evening beginning with a drinks reception at Burlington House, followed by carols and festive readings by Royal Academicians and special guests, including actor Alex Kingston, at St James’s Church, Piccadilly.
The Reverend Lucy Winkett, Rector of St James’s Church, Piccadilly presides over our popular annual Christmas carols event which features readings by Christopher Le Brun PRA; Charles Saumarez Smith, Secretary and Chief Executive of the RA; Rebecca Salter RA and special guests, actors Alex Kingston and Christian Roe.
There will be carols for everyone to sing and additional choral splendour from the magnificent chamber choir, Vivamus. We begin the festivities with a drinks reception in the John Madejski Fine Rooms, complete with mince pies and sparkling wine.
6.30–7.30pm – Drinks reception in the John Madejski Fine Rooms at Burlington House
7.45–9pm – Carol service at St James's Church, Piccadilly
Booking Friends Excursions
The way to book Friends Excursions is changing. Friends are now able to book both online and over the phone on a first come, first served basis, replacing the postal booking form.
For Friends of the RA, booking opens on 6 September at 10am. Click ‘Book now’ to book online or call 020 7300 8090 to book by phone; lines may be busy in the initial booking period. Once your booking has been made, we will post your tickets and any additional information to you as we have done in the past.
If you have any questions about the new booking process, please email tickets@royalacademy.org.uk or call 020 7300 8090.
Festive offers for Friends
Friends of the RA can enjoy a range of exclusive offers in the Keeper’s House Restaurant throughout the festive season. Try the Christmas menu with an exclusive offer for Friends: £21 for two courses.
To book a table please call 020 7300 5881 and quote “RA Friends”.