London's only entirely subterranean theatre on Piccadilly Circus. Open since 1874.
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Feb 11, 2025
My seats view was the worst I’ve ever experienced in 35 years in London. The rake in this theatre is almost non existent. There were pillars in the way of the stage and an overhanging balcony and the…Full review by L6590CGdavidr
Jan 24, 2025
We saw Titanique. I dont think it was necessary to cast charaters with such a gay overtone. I found the iceberg queen repulsive. Some of the actors like Molly were outstanding. The theatre staff w…Full review by Gareth Mac D
Jan 18, 2025
This classic London theatre on the edge of Piccadilly Circus is a great venue for the show we saw (Titanique), there are two tiers of seats above the stalls and I don't think there will be a bad view…Full review by Itsmylittletony
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.
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