Catholic Stage Guild

General information

The Catholic Association of Performing Arts (CaAPA) was formerly known as the Catholic Stage Guild and changed its name to encompass all aspects of the theatrical profession.

CaAPA works for, and alongside, people of all faiths and none. Motivated by Christian values, the Association performs a dual role, serving the needs of its members and, through them, the wider community.

We welcome everyone who is interested in the performing arts and/or interested in using their talents, skills knowledge and experience to help others. For example, to stage our theatrical events we need not just directors, designers, actors and stage managers but also promoters, administrators, caterers, welcomers, etc.

Whilst membership is largely concerned with helping others, however, you can be sure to derive much pleasure and practical benefit from being part of CaAPA.

Members apply their talents and skills to helping the wider community, for example putting on theatre productions to help people in their spiritual journeys and to raise funds for good causes.

Our programme of events includes theatrical productions, church services (in London and Blackpool), retreats, theatre outings and social gatherings.

CaAPA members are also affiliated members of the Club for Acts and Actors in Covent Garden, and many of our events take place in the CAA's theatre and in nearby Corpus Christi church, which has been our main place of worship for nearly ninety years.

Catholic Association of Performing Arts
Corpus Christi, 1 Maiden Lane, London, WC2E 7NB

Voice-Mail: +44 (0)20 7240 1221

Emails: secretary@caapa.org.uk / treasurer@caapa.org.uk / chaplain@caapa.org.uk / coordinator@caapa.org.uk

CaAPA members are also affiliated members of the Club for Acts and Actors (CAA).

President: The Most Rev. Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster
President Emeritus: Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor, Archbishop Emeritus of Westminster
National Chaplain: Fr Alan Robinson
National Chaplain Emeritus: Canon John McDonald
London Theatres' Chaplain: Fr Pat Moloney
Chairman: Richard O'Callaghan
Hon. Secretary: Molly Steele
Hon. Treasurer: Tom Griffin
Master of Ceremonies: Michael Slater

Board of Trustees:

Monsignor Vladimir Felzmann (Chairman)
Richard O'Callaghan
Robin Marchal
Paul Randall
Dominic Hecht
Michael Slater

Vice Presidents:

Frank Carson
Frank Comerford
Gemma Craven
Julian Fellowes
Frank Finlay CBE
Don Maclean OBE
Valerie Masterson CBE
Brian Murphy.