Tom Cruise’s Scientology Patron’s Ball under fire for erecting massive supertent – putting a damper on his audacious helicopter stunt [Video]

12:31 EDT 25 Oct 2024, updated 12:40 EDT 25 Oct 2024

Tom Cruise wouldn’t miss it for the world, it’s the biggest event on the Scientology calendar.

The Patron’s Ball is held at the Church’s British HQ every year, and this year – the 40th anniversary of the Scientology being founded there – has provoked backlash from the local authorities and protestors.

The Church of Scientology is under fire for constructing a huge marquee without planning permission at Saint Hill Manor in the town of East Grinstead, 50 miles south of London, DailyMail.com can reveal.

The Church of Scientology has been under fire for constructing a huge marquee without planning permission at Saint Hill Manor in East Grinstead, DailyMail.com can reveal

Tom Cruise flew into a heliport in London on Tuesday to prepare for the big weekend of events

The marquee was built to host The Patron¿s Ball, which is held at the Church¿s British HQ every year

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