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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


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!
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
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 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
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
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 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
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
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.
Photos: JACK AND THE BEANSTALK Panto At King’s Head Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 29, 2025

King’s Head Theatre & James Quaife Productions have released photos of their pantomime production of Jack and the Beanstalk, co-produced by both companies.
Full Casting Set For THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) UK Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2025

The Reduced Shakespeare Company will launch a newly reimagined 2026 version of THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) on a major UK tour beginning February 18.
Executive Artistic Director Courtney Sale to Depart The Merrimack Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2025

Board of Trustees announced today that Courtney Sale, Nancy L. Donahue Executive Artistic Director, will step down from her role in January 2026. Courtney accomplished significant projects in her nearly six years with the company.
Cast Set For New Adaptation of Dylan Thomas' A CHILD’S CHRISTMAS IN WALES
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025

The Emma Rice Company has announced the full cast for the world premiere Dylan Thomas’ A Child’s Christmas in Wales, adapted and directed by Emma Rice.
Full Cast Set For WHEN WE ARE MARRIED At Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2025

Artistic Director Tim Sheader and Executive Director Henny Finch has announced the full cast for Sheader’s revival of When We Are Married by J.B. Priestley, which will open at the Donmar Warehouse,
THE FORSYTE SAGA PARTS I AND 2 Comes to Stratford-Upon-Avon
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2025

The Park Theatre's two-part production of The Forsyte Saga - based on John Galsworthy's Nobel-winning epic novels of love, ownership and the end of Empire - plays the Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon.
Video: TITANIQUE West End Production Releases New Trailer
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2025

An all new trailer has been released for the Olivier Award Winning West End musical Titanique. The production is currently playing at the Criterion Theatre. Watch the video ehre!
Emma Zadow's SWANS ARE ARSEHOLES is Coming to Criterion Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2025

Acclaimed BBC NC writer and performer Emma Zadow will make her West End debut with a new dark comedy Swans Are Arseholes, staged at the historic Criterion Theatre, Piccadilly Circus.
Playwright Nathaniel Brimmer-Beller Makes West End Debut With PRETTY ROUGH TERRAIN Reading
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2025

Playwright, actor, and director Nathaniel Brimmer-Beller will make his West End debut as a playwright with this special presentation reading of his latest play Pretty Rough Terrain.

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.


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