Criterion Theatre, Theatre in Piccadilly Circus, London, United Kingdom.
The Criterion Theatre features an underground auditorium with three levels and architectural elements dating from 1874, accommodating 588 spectators in central London.
Thomas Verity designed this theatre, which opened on March 21, 1874, on the former site of the White Bear Inn from the 17th century.
The theatre served as a BBC recording studio during World War II, protected from air raids due to its underground location.
The Grade II listed building operates under the Criterion Theatre Trust, which reinvests profits into maintenance and restoration projects.
The theatre maintains its original Victorian-era features while incorporating modern technology and sustainability measures, including LED lighting systems.
Location: City of Westminster
Architects: Thomas Verity
Official opening: 1874
Capacity: 588
Part of: Criterion Theatre and Restaurant
Address: 2 Jermyn Street, Piccadilly Circus, London, Westminster, SW1Y 4XA, England
Website: https://criterion-theatre.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.50980,-0.13406
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:53
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