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The Criterion Theatre    

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(948) · Performing arts in London, United Kingdom
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London's only entirely subterranean theatre on Piccadilly Circus. Open since 1874.

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Apr 25, 2025
Attended for Titanique, absolutely awful, childish attempts at humour, smutty, full of innuendo and snide remarks towards one or political figures, woke and worthlessFull review by Scottishdoc
Apr 24, 2025
What an absolutely fantastic show! Really doesn’t come any better than this! The show was amazing, and the cast were brilliant, and so hilariously funny! The standing ovation from a full house after …Full review by diegomR7570PD
Apr 11, 2025
Went to the tiny but perfect Criterion theatre to watch a Titanque, one of the campest and most bonkers musicals I've seen in the West End. Lots of stairs going down if you are in the stalls but surp…Full review by mrsbsouthend
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Can I wear ripped jeans here? In style
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Yes jeans would be fine.
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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 …
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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
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Hi there, We saw The Play That Goes Wrong last night with my 9 year old, which we all enjoyed immensely, with oodles of …
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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 .....
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Should we get stalls or dress circle
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I prefer the Stalls anywhere from N down to A has a great view with no obstructions. The Dress Circle on appearance looks equally good but i recommend the stalls its an intimately …
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I prefer the Stalls anywhere from N down to A has a great view with no obstructions. The Dress Circle on appearance looks equally good but i recommend the stalls its an intimately small theater and you feel part of the production
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Is Criterion theater air conditioned
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It is underground but i didn't see any air condition vents please enquire at the theater they will know.
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