Criterion Theatre, London (Est. 1874)

Criterion Theatre

218-223 Piccadilly, St. James's, London W1V 9LB, England

Date Opened: 21 March 1874   Confidence Level  

The Criterion is located in Piccadilly Circus, London, England. It 'is the only West End theatre to be situated almost entirely underground – even the Upper Circle is not at street level. [...] The Criterion was known for housing comic opera in its early years, including works by W. S. Gilbert (of Gilbert and Sullivan) and George Grossmith [...] Under new management in 1975 by Charles Wyndham the theatre became known for light comedy [...] In 1883 the theatre had to be renovated to meet the Metropolitan Board of Works standards – being situated underground the air supply to the auditorium was not considered satisfactory [...] This work also saw the installation of electricity to the theatre.' It has a seating capacity of 593 (London Theatre website).

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London Theatre Website

https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/criterion-theatre

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Accessed 3 September 2018.

Production

Butley (1971)

14-Jul-1971 to 14-Oct-1972

15 minute interval. Programme 10p.

A Slight Ache (Stage Premiere: Arts Theatre) (1961)

08-Apr-1961

Taking Sides (1995)

03-Jul-1995

Twelve Angry Men (1996)

04-Jul-1996 to 27-Jul-1996

Pinter's diaries have the production at the Criterion on the 4 July, but this may be an error. To be validated.