The Criterion Theatre is a West End theatre at Piccadilly Circus in the City of Westminster, and is a Grade II* listed building. It has a seating capacity of 588.See more
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Sep 2, 2024
This was my second time at the Criterion, having seen The Comedy About a Bank Robbery back in 2018. Q15 in the stalls is described as ‘severely restricted view’ for a reason- there’s a pillar in the… Full review by TheFussyTeenager
Jul 10, 2024
Lovely theatre with many original features. It's underground so to speak. Really enjoyed Two Strangers Carry A Weddind Cake.... Strong cast of two actors, great script and direction. The theatre is o… Full review by AmbridgeGirl
Jul 1, 2024
Fab show! Cast were brilliant and so well told. The theatre staff were amazing. We struggled for 20 mins trying to get across the theatre due to the Pride parade and thought we were going to miss th… Full review by andypm2001
What is the dress code here? Is it a dress, with the husband in a tie? Or are jeans and sweaters ok? Seems in NYC anything goes, but we don’t want to be underdressed in London.
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Very Casual but dress up if you want to either way great venue and show
Hi there, We saw The Play That Goes Wrong last night with my 9 year old, which we all enjoyed immensely, with oodles of giggles. Is The Comedy About A Bank Robbery suitable for this age to see? Many thanks in advance
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Yes in my view absolutely no problem, loads of clever slapstick stuff. We were there on Tuesday and there were loads of kids under 9 .....
It is purely up to you. Both seating area are alright. At the Stalls, you would have a direct line of sight to the stage. It is good towards the end where there are several 'death defying' …
It is purely up to you. Both seating area are alright. At the Stalls, you would have a direct line of sight to the stage. It is good towards the end where there are several 'death defying' high hanging scenes. Provided you are not seated below the Dress Circle. At the Dress Circle, it gives a good view of the entire stage. Some of the actors have some background moves, which may be missed if you are seated in the Stalls. You will need to ensure your seat is not blocked by the support beams. For a clearer picture, you can check out the Stage View Seating Plan of Criterion Theatre via a Google search. (I cannot post links here) Hope this helps.