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Situated entirely underground, the theatre was designed by [[Thomas Verity]]. It opened in [[1874]] and is a [[Listed_building#England_and_Wales|Grade II* listed building]]. It was closed for refurbishement between 1989 and 1992. Its capacity is 594. |
Situated entirely underground, the theatre was designed by [[Thomas Verity]]. It opened in [[1874]] and is a [[Listed_building#England_and_Wales|Grade II* listed building]]. It was closed for refurbishement between 1989 and 1992. Its capacity is 594. |
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From [[1996]] to 2005 it was home to productions of the [[Reduced Shakespeare Company]], ''The Complete Works of Shakespeare'', ''The Complete History of America'', and ''The Bible, The Complete Word of God''. |
From [[1996]] to 2005 it was home to productions of the [[Reduced Shakespeare Company]], ''The Complete Works of Shakespeare'', ''The Complete History of America'', and ''The Bible, The Complete Word of God''. The Criterion Theatre regularly plays host to [[East 15 Acting School]]'s annual student showcases. |
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== Principal Productions == |
== Principal Productions == |
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* What The Butler Saw |
* What The Butler Saw |
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* Otherwise Engaged |
* ''[[Otherwise Engaged]]'' (October 28, 2005 - January 28, 2006) |
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* ''[[Mack & Mabel]]'' (From April 2006) |
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Revision as of 00:12, 24 February 2006
The Criterion Theatre is a theatre situated on Piccadilly Circus in the West End of London.
Situated entirely underground, the theatre was designed by Thomas Verity. It opened in 1874 and is a Grade II* listed building. It was closed for refurbishement between 1989 and 1992. Its capacity is 594.
From 1996 to 2005 it was home to productions of the Reduced Shakespeare Company, The Complete Works of Shakespeare, The Complete History of America, and The Bible, The Complete Word of God. The Criterion Theatre regularly plays host to East 15 Acting School's annual student showcases.
Principal Productions
- Run For Your Wife (December 12, 1983 - March 4, 1989)
- Reduced Shakespeare Company (March 7, 1996 - 3 April 2005)
- Amajuba - Spirit Of Togetherness (April 24 2005 - May 21 2005)
- The Countess
- The Gruffalo
- What The Butler Saw
- Otherwise Engaged (October 28, 2005 - January 28, 2006)
- Mack & Mabel (From April 2006)