Criterion Theatre

Address:
218-223 Piccadilly, St. James's, London W1V 9LB, United Kingdom
London,

BUILT: 1873

SEATING CAPACITY: 590
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Criterion Theatre History

A 590 seat auditorium with two bars: a unique venue for corporate, creative and community events in the heart of London’s West End.

Shows at the Criterion Theatre

DATES PRODUCTION

12/9/2024 - 3/2/2025 Titanique (2024)
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10/18/2024 - 11/23/2024 Jamie Allan’s Amaze ()

9/11/2024 - 10/12/2024 I Wish You Well ()

7/16/2024 - 8/31/2024 Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) ()

4/15/2024 - 4/15/2024 April Foolery ()

4/4/2024 - 7/14/2024 Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) ()

4/4/2024 - 7/14/2024 Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York) - Criterion (2024)

2/15/2024 - 3/23/2024 The Merchant of Venice 1936 (2024)

9/19/2023 - 4/7/2024 Unbelievable (2023)

8/17/2023 - 9/9/2023 The Way Old Friends Do (2023)

1/14/2023 - 4/16/2023 The Unfriend (2023)

3/3/2022 - 4/24/2022 Death Drop (2021)

10/15/2021 - Pride and Prejudice (*Sort Of) (2021)

3/31/2016 - 5/3/2020 The Comedy About a Bank Robbery (2016)

12/6/2012 - 1/6/2013 Peppa Pig's Treasure Hunt (2012)

9/14/2006 - The 39 Steps (2006)

4/10/2006 - 7/1/2006 Mack & Mabel (2006)

6/28/1993 - 7/24/1993 Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens (1993)

6/5/1980 - 6/5/1980 Tomfoolery (1980)

6/5/1975 - 6/5/1975 Oh Coward! (1975)

4/16/1970 - 4/16/1970 Mandrake (1970)

8/18/1960 - 8/18/1960 The Art of Living (1960)

12/31/1907 - 12/31/1907 Miss Hook of Holland (1907)

8/6/1906 - 8/6/1906 The Little Cherub (1906)

8/31/1905 - 8/31/1905 The White Chrysanthemum (1905)

2/16/1903 - 2/16/1903 The Jewel of Asia (1903)

7/23/1891 - 7/23/1891 Miss Decima (1891)

11/28/1874 - 11/28/1874 Les Pres Saint-Gervais (1874)

- I Gotta Shoe (1976)

- Intimacy at 8:30 (1954)

News

Full Cast Set For Arthur Miller's THE PRICE at Marylebone Theatre Photo

Full Cast Set For Arthur Miller's THE PRICE at Marylebone Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2026

Arthur Miller's searing family drama The Price weill come to the Marylebone Theatre in a powerful new production directed by Olivier Award-nominated Jonathan Munby. Full casting has been announced.

TITANIQUE Extends For Fourth Time in London Photo

TITANIQUE Extends For Fourth Time in London
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2026

Olivier Award Winning Titanique has extended booking to Sunday 30 August 2026 at the Criterion Theatre due to phenomenal demand. Learn more about the show here!

TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) Will Release Cast Recording; Listen to t Photo

TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) Will Release Cast Recording; Listen to the First Single
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2026

The new original Broadway musical comedy Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) will release an original Broadway cast recording. Listen to the first single here and watch a video of the stars in the recording booth!

Aimie Atkinson, Grace Mouat, and Jo Foster Will Lead SMALLTOWN BOY Industry Presentat Photo

Aimie Atkinson, Grace Mouat, and Jo Foster Will Lead SMALLTOWN BOY Industry Presentation In London
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2026

A workshop presentation will be held for Smalltown Boy, with a book by Jeffrey Fischer-Smith, and orchestrated and music directed by Mark Crossland. Learn more here!

GOOD GOLLY MISS MOLLY Returns for New Vic Theatre's 40th Anniversary Photo

GOOD GOLLY MISS MOLLY Returns for New Vic Theatre's 40th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2026

The pioneering documentary rock musical that helped define the New Vic Theatre's signature actor-musician style will return to the theatre this April after a 33-year hiatus to mark the organisation's 40th anniversary celebrations.

Cast Set For The Royal Shakespeare Company's DRIFTWOOD Photo

Cast Set For The Royal Shakespeare Company's DRIFTWOOD
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2026

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced the full cast for its forthcoming production of Driftwood, a deeply evocative new play by Martina Laird, directed by Justin Audibert.

Video: Inside Rehearsals with the New SIX Queens of the West End Photo

Video: Inside Rehearsals with the New SIX Queens of the West End
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 17, 2026

The new Queens will take up their crowns in the West End production of Six from Tuesday 24 February, as the production continues its run at the Vaudeville Theatre, now booking until January 2027. Go inside rehearsals in this video.

Photos: SIX New West End Queens in Rehearsal Photo

Photos: SIX New West End Queens in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2026

The new Queens will take up their crowns in the West End production of Six from Tuesday 24 February, as the production continues its run at the Vaudeville Theatre, now booking until January 2027. Check out photos of the new cast in rehearsal here!

INTO THE WOODS, EVITA, and More Nominated For 2026 Critics' Circle Theatre Awards; Fu Photo

INTO THE WOODS, EVITA, and More Nominated For 2026 Critics' Circle Theatre Awards; Full List
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2026

The Critics' Circle has announced the nominations for the 2026 Theatre Awards, highlighting outstanding theatrical achievements.

Nathaniel Brimmer-Beller to Debut THE TIME HAS PASSED at The Glitch Photo

Nathaniel Brimmer-Beller to Debut THE TIME HAS PASSED at The Glitch
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2026

Award-winning playwright Nathaniel Brimmer-Beller will premiere his new play The Time Has Passed at The Glitch, featuring Lydia Kirton and Brimmer-Beller in leading roles.

Tom Allen Joins the Cast of TITANIQUE at the Criterion Theatre Photo

Tom Allen Joins the Cast of TITANIQUE at the Criterion Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2026

Comedian Tom Allen will join the cast of the Olivier Award Winning Titanique for 6 weeks this spring from Wednesday 4 March to Sunday 12 April 2026. Learn more here!

Debut of the Month: Sam Tutty in TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) Photo

Debut of the Month: Sam Tutty in TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK)
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2026

Read BroadwayWorld's Debut of the Month interview with Sam Tutty, currently starring as Dougal in Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)! Read about the show's New York debut and more.

Matt Cardle Will Lead KINKY BOOTS at London Coliseum Photo

Matt Cardle Will Lead KINKY BOOTS at London Coliseum
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2026

Multi-platinum-selling recording artist and award-winning West End actor Matt Cardle will play Charlie Price alongside Johannes Radebe as Lola, in the brand-new production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy Award-winning KINKY BOOTS The Musical.

SIX THE MUSICAL Welcomes New Queens and Extends Run at the Vaudeville Theatre Photo

SIX THE MUSICAL Welcomes New Queens and Extends Run at the Vaudeville Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026

SIX THE MUSICAL announces an extended booking period at the Vaudeville Theatre, now open for reservations through January 2027. The celebrated production introduces new cast members as it continues to captivate audiences.

Nicole Scherzinger Joins Cast of LOVE LIFE Concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane This F Photo

Nicole Scherzinger Joins Cast of LOVE LIFE Concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane This February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2026

Nicole Scherzinger has been added to the cast of Love Life: West End Unites Against Cancer, a major one-night-only concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in support of One For The Boys.

Cast and Creative Team Set For THE RAT TRAP at Park Theatre Photo

Cast and Creative Team Set For THE RAT TRAP at Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2026

Troupe has announced the full cast and creative team for its forthcoming production of Noël Coward’s The Rat Trap, reimagined by Bill Rosenfield. Learn more here!

Steven Moffat's THE UNFRIEND Comes to the Barn Theatre Photo

Steven Moffat's THE UNFRIEND Comes to the Barn Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2026

The Unfriend, by Steven Moffat and directed by Hannah Humbles, will come to the Barn Theatre this month. Performances will run 16th – 24th January 2026 at 8pm.

Janie Dee and Stefan Bednarczyk Will Perform COWARD & FRIENDS For One Night Only at T Photo

Janie Dee and Stefan Bednarczyk Will Perform COWARD & FRIENDS For One Night Only at The Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - Dec 22, 2025

With their production of Noël Coward's Fallen Angels currently running, the Menier Chocolate Factory have announced that Janie Dee will be staging a one-night-only performance of Coward & Friends with Stefan Bednarczyk.

PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL and More Nominated For WhatsOnStage Awards Photo

PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL and More Nominated For WhatsOnStage Awards
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2025

Nominations have been announced for the 26th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards. The announcement of the nominations marks the opening of the final voting stage. Learn more and check out the full list here!

Ramin Karimloo, Diego Andrés Rodriguez, & More Join LOVE LIFE Benefit Concert Photo

Ramin Karimloo, Diego Andrés Rodriguez, & More Join LOVE LIFE Benefit Concert
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 2, 2025

This February, the West End theatre community will come together for Love Life: West End Unites Against Cancer, a one-night-only concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in support of One For The Boys, the men’s health charity working to break the silence around male cancer. Ramin Karimloo, Tom Francis, Diego Andrés Rodríguez, and more will be in attendance.

Criterion Theatre Frequently Asked Questions

What show is currently in Criterion Theatre?

Criterion Theatre's current show is Titanique which began performances on 12/9/2024.

What when was Criterion Theatre built?

Criterion Theatre was built in 1873.

How many seats does Criterion Theatre have?

Criterion Theatre has 590 seats.

What were the longest running shows at Criterion Theatre?

The 39 Steps which ran from 9/20/2006 to 9/5/2015, The Comedy About a Bank Robbery which ran from 4/21/2016 to 5/3/2020, Unbelievable which ran from 9/19/2023 to 4/7/2024, Miss Hook of Holland which ran from 12/31/1907 to 4/11/1908 and

What show is next for Criterion Theatre?

Criterion Theatre's next show is April Foolery which begins performances on 4/15/2024.

Videos

Shows at the Criterion Theatre
DATES			PRODUCTION
12/9/2024	-	3/2/2025	Titanique (2024) Click Here to Buy Tickets
10/18/2024	-	11/23/2024	Jamie Allan’s Amaze ()
9/11/2024	-	10/12/2024	I Wish You Well ()
7/16/2024	-	8/31/2024	Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) ()
4/15/2024	-	4/15/2024	April Foolery ()
4/4/2024	-	7/14/2024	Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) ()
4/4/2024	-	7/14/2024	Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York) - Criterion (2024)
2/15/2024	-	3/23/2024	The Merchant of Venice 1936 (2024)
9/19/2023	-	4/7/2024	Unbelievable (2023)
8/17/2023	-	9/9/2023	The Way Old Friends Do (2023)
1/14/2023	-	4/16/2023	The Unfriend (2023)
3/3/2022	-	4/24/2022	Death Drop (2021)
10/15/2021	-		*Pride and Prejudice (Sort Of) (2021)**
3/31/2016	-	5/3/2020	The Comedy About a Bank Robbery (2016)
12/6/2012	-	1/6/2013	Peppa Pig's Treasure Hunt (2012)
9/14/2006	-		The 39 Steps (2006)
4/10/2006	-	7/1/2006	Mack & Mabel (2006)
6/28/1993	-	7/24/1993	Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens (1993)
6/5/1980	-	6/5/1980	Tomfoolery (1980)
6/5/1975	-	6/5/1975	Oh Coward! (1975)
4/16/1970	-	4/16/1970	Mandrake (1970)
8/18/1960	-	8/18/1960	The Art of Living (1960)
12/31/1907	-	12/31/1907	Miss Hook of Holland (1907)
8/6/1906	-	8/6/1906	The Little Cherub (1906)
8/31/1905	-	8/31/1905	The White Chrysanthemum (1905)
2/16/1903	-	2/16/1903	The Jewel of Asia (1903)
7/23/1891	-	7/23/1891	Miss Decima (1891)
11/28/1874	-	11/28/1874	Les Pres Saint-Gervais (1874)
	-		I Gotta Shoe (1976)
	-		Intimacy at 8:30 (1954)