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The tiny entrance of the Criterion Theatre is almost invisible among the massive advertisements, traffic and crowds of Piccadilly Circus. To ignore it, however, is to miss one of London's most enchanting theatres. Use of mirrors and stunning murals of clouds and cherubs turns this underground labyrinth into an airy paradise. It has shown a wide variety of fare since it opened in 1974, including the first UK production of Beckett's Waiting for Godot (1955). The Criterion's greatest successes have always come from bawdy comedy. A Little Bit of Fluff (1915) was blamed for the destruction of the public's morals with its brief flash of a woman's unclothed leg: it ran for 1241 performances. Run for Your Wife outdid this with a seven year run in the 1980s, and it recently played host to the Reduced Shakespeare Company, who performed their Complete Works of William Shakespeare more than 2000 times.Criterion Theatre events
The 39 StepsThe 39 StepsHitchcock's 1935 movie is a masterpiece of sustained adventure, as the hero - framed for murder - becomes both pursuer and prey for a shadowy international conspiracy. Classic scenes of The 39 Steps - at the Criterion - include vertiginous peril on the Forth Bridge, a frantic biplane pursuit, and the grandstand conclusion in a packed London Palladi15th February 2012Saturday 20th October 2012
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Piccadilly Circus
SW1Y 4XA
Category: eventThe 39 Stepsevent
Running until Saturday 20th October 2012
TIMES Various Times PRICING £10-£42.50
Hitchcock's 1935 movie is a masterpiece of sustained adventure, as the hero - framed for murder - becomes both pursuer and prey for a shadowy international conspiracy. Classic scenes of The 39 Steps - at the Criterion - include vertiginous peril on the Forth Bridge, a frantic biplane pursuit, and the grandstand conclusion in a packed London Palladi... More about this event
TIMES Various Times PRICING £10-£42.50
Hitchcock's 1935 movie is a masterpiece of sustained adventure, as the hero - framed for murder - becomes both pursuer and prey for a shadowy international conspiracy. Classic scenes of The 39 Steps - at the Criterion - include vertiginous peril on the Forth Bridge, a frantic biplane pursuit, and the grandstand conclusion in a packed London Palladi... More about this event
Lunchtime With....Celia Imrie: TalkLunchtime With....Celia Imrie: TalkThe celebrated actress in conversation.16th February 2012Thursday 16th February 2012
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Criterion Theatre,
Piccadilly Circus
W1J 0TR
Category: eventLunchtime With....Celia Imrie: Talk
event Thursday 16th February 2012TIMES 1.15pm PRICING £12.50, concs £10
The celebrated actress in conversation.
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Thistle Piccadilly Hotel
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 84% off from £90
Coventry Street, W1D | 2 minutes from Criterion Theatre
The main attraction of this traditional Victorian hotel is that it has many of London's famous landmarks, including Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square, within minutes’ walking ...More
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Coventry Street, W1D | 2 minutes from Criterion Theatre
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The Royal Trafalgar Hotel
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Whitcomb Street, WC2H | 4 minutes from Criterion Theatre
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Whitcomb Street, WC2H | 4 minutes from Criterion Theatre
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Radisson Edwardian Hampshire Hotel
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel Deluxe Double Rooms: 73% off from £143
Leicester Square, WC2H | 4 minutes from Criterion Theatre
Overlooking Leicester Square - the setting for London’s regular film premieres - the Radisson Edwardian Hampshire has glamorous, exclusive décor to match its high-profile setting: mahogany-panelled ...More
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Leicester Square, WC2H | 4 minutes from Criterion Theatre
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Piccadilly Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
4 Denman Street, Soho, London W1V | 1 minute from Criterion Theatre
Set on a quiet side-street a short step away from the bustle of Piccadilly Circus, a simple and untheatrical exterior conceals a grandiose Art Deco theatre, ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
4 Denman Street, Soho, London W1V | 1 minute from Criterion Theatre
Set on a quiet side-street a short step away from the bustle of Piccadilly Circus, a simple and untheatrical exterior conceals a grandiose Art Deco theatre, ...More
Prince of Wales Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Coventry Street, Soho, London W1D | 2 minutes from Criterion Theatre
Theatres have stood on this spot since 1884, perfectly placed to draw the attention of the great crowds moving between Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square. The ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Coventry Street, Soho, London W1D | 2 minutes from Criterion Theatre
Theatres have stood on this spot since 1884, perfectly placed to draw the attention of the great crowds moving between Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square. The ...More
Wyndham's Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Charing Cross Road, Soho, London WC2H | 6 minutes from Criterion Theatre
This is a gorgeous Edwardian Theatre, and the first theatre to show many famous productions, including 'Godspell' and Yazmin Reza's incredibly popular three-hander 'Art'. Known for ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Charing Cross Road, Soho, London WC2H | 6 minutes from Criterion Theatre
This is a gorgeous Edwardian Theatre, and the first theatre to show many famous productions, including 'Godspell' and Yazmin Reza's incredibly popular three-hander 'Art'. Known for ...More
Pigalle
London > Entertainment > Jazz Clubs
215-217 Piccadilly, St James's, London W1J | 1 minute from Criterion Theatre
Forties-themed late-night supper club. If you’re considering a more glamorous and alternative evening’s entertainment, head to Piccadilly and burlesque cabaret club, Pigalle. Inspired by the genteel, romantic ...More
London > Entertainment > Jazz Clubs
215-217 Piccadilly, St James's, London W1J | 1 minute from Criterion Theatre
Forties-themed late-night supper club. If you’re considering a more glamorous and alternative evening’s entertainment, head to Piccadilly and burlesque cabaret club, Pigalle. Inspired by the genteel, romantic ...More
Comedy Store
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
1a Oxendon Street, Soho, London SW1Y | 2 minutes from Criterion Theatre
The Comedy Store is the spiritual home of stand-up in the UK. Despite being the best large comedy venue in the country, the Store still succeeds ...More
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
1a Oxendon Street, Soho, London SW1Y | 2 minutes from Criterion Theatre
The Comedy Store is the spiritual home of stand-up in the UK. Despite being the best large comedy venue in the country, the Store still succeeds ...More
Prince Charles Cinema
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
7 Leicester Place, Soho, London WC2H | 4 minutes from Criterion Theatre
Having achieved almost cult status, this reasonably-priced, independent cinema in the heart of Leicester Square is not quite the true hidden gem it once was. ...More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
7 Leicester Place, Soho, London WC2H | 4 minutes from Criterion Theatre
Having achieved almost cult status, this reasonably-priced, independent cinema in the heart of Leicester Square is not quite the true hidden gem it once was. ...More
Stefan Strossnig
London > Events > Concerts Dates: Wednesday 15th February 2012 - 1.10pm
St James's Church Piccadilly, 197 Piccadilly, W1J | 3 minutes from Criterion Theatre
The pianist performs Liszt's Benediction De Dieu Dans La Solitude and Schubert's Sonata In D Major, 'Gasteiner Sonate'....More
London > Events > Concerts Dates: Wednesday 15th February 2012 - 1.10pm
St James's Church Piccadilly, 197 Piccadilly, W1J | 3 minutes from Criterion Theatre
The pianist performs Liszt's Benediction De Dieu Dans La Solitude and Schubert's Sonata In D Major, 'Gasteiner Sonate'....More
Stuart Pearson Wright: Together In Electric Dreams
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: 13th February, 14th February and 15th February 2012 - 10am-6pm
Riflemaker Gallery, 79 Beak Street, W1F | 5 minutes from Criterion Theatre
Contemporary portrait paintings exploring the artist's pre-occupation with the smile motif....More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: 13th February, 14th February and 15th February 2012 - 10am-6pm
Riflemaker Gallery, 79 Beak Street, W1F | 5 minutes from Criterion Theatre
Contemporary portrait paintings exploring the artist's pre-occupation with the smile motif....More
Renoir: Talk
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Wednesday 15th February 2012 - 1pm-1.15pm
National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, WC2N | 7 minutes from Criterion Theatre
A talk about the artist's life and work....More
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Leicester Square
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Leicester Square, Soho, London WC2H | 4 minutes from Criterion Theatre
With Trafalgar Square to the south, Piccadilly Circus to the west, China Town to the north and Covent Garden to the east, Leicester Square is right ...More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Leicester Square, Soho, London WC2H | 4 minutes from Criterion Theatre
With Trafalgar Square to the south, Piccadilly Circus to the west, China Town to the north and Covent Garden to the east, Leicester Square is right ...More
The West End
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Soho, London WC2H | 4 minutes from Criterion Theatre
Taking in Oxford Street, Regent Street and Bond Street, Soho, Theatreland, Chinatown, Covent Garden and Leicester Square, The West End really does have it ...More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Soho, London WC2H | 4 minutes from Criterion Theatre
Taking in Oxford Street, Regent Street and Bond Street, Soho, Theatreland, Chinatown, Covent Garden and Leicester Square, The West End really does have it ...More
Hauser & Wirth (Piccadilly)
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
196A Piccadilly, St James's, London W1J | 4 minutes from Criterion Theatre
Art-dealer, gallery-owner and collector Iwan Wirth was recently voted one of the ten most powerful people in the art world. Hauser & Wirth London opened at ...More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
196A Piccadilly, St James's, London W1J | 4 minutes from Criterion Theatre
Art-dealer, gallery-owner and collector Iwan Wirth was recently voted one of the ten most powerful people in the art world. Hauser & Wirth London opened at ...More
Lillywhite's
London > Shopping > Sporting Goods
24 Lower Regent Street, St James's, London SW1Y | 1 minute from Criterion Theatre
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London > Shopping > Sporting Goods
24 Lower Regent Street, St James's, London SW1Y | 1 minute from Criterion Theatre
Lillywhite’s probably owes its landmark sport shop status to its position in Piccadilly Circus more than anything, but this would be ignoring its remarkable heritage. Its founders, ...More
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Criterion Restaurant
London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
224 Piccadilly, Soho, London W1J | At Criterion Theatre
What makes the Criterion special is its truly spectacular neo-Byzantine interior which has been wowing diners ever since its doors swung open in 1873. Positioned in ...More
London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
224 Piccadilly, Soho, London W1J | At Criterion Theatre
What makes the Criterion special is its truly spectacular neo-Byzantine interior which has been wowing diners ever since its doors swung open in 1873. Positioned in ...More
Chowki
London > Restaurants > Indian/South Asian restaurants
2-3 Denman Street, Soho, London W1D | 1 minute from Criterion Theatre
Chowki is madly ambitious for a restaurant in this price range, with a menu that changes every month to take on three new regional cuisines of ...More
London > Restaurants > Indian/South Asian restaurants
2-3 Denman Street, Soho, London W1D | 1 minute from Criterion Theatre
Chowki is madly ambitious for a restaurant in this price range, with a menu that changes every month to take on three new regional cuisines of ...More
Noura Central
London > Restaurants > Middle Eastern restaurants
122 Jermyn Street, St James's, London SW1Y | 2 minutes from Criterion Theatre
Chilled-out, plush Lebanese restaurant with a contemporary twist. The Noura brand has been spreading throughout London and Paris over recent years and deservedly so. Their flagship restaurant ...More
London > Restaurants > Middle Eastern restaurants
122 Jermyn Street, St James's, London SW1Y | 2 minutes from Criterion Theatre
Chilled-out, plush Lebanese restaurant with a contemporary twist. The Noura brand has been spreading throughout London and Paris over recent years and deservedly so. Their flagship restaurant ...More
English [Out There!]
London > Education > English Language Courses
10 Coptic Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 14 minutes from Criterion Theatre
English [Out There!] takes a very hands-on approach to learning English. The course places an emphasis on using what you have learned. Students are taken out ...More
London > Education > English Language Courses
10 Coptic Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 14 minutes from Criterion Theatre
English [Out There!] takes a very hands-on approach to learning English. The course places an emphasis on using what you have learned. Students are taken out ...More
Courtauld Institute of Art
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 17 minutes from Criterion Theatre
The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and prime ...More
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 17 minutes from Criterion Theatre
The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and prime ...More
King's College Medical School
London > Education > Medical Schools
Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 17 minutes from Criterion Theatre
Imperial College London is the foremost medical training faculty in the country but for non-medical graduates wishing for a change of career, King’s is the obvious ...More
London > Education > Medical Schools
Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 17 minutes from Criterion Theatre
Imperial College London is the foremost medical training faculty in the country but for non-medical graduates wishing for a change of career, King’s is the obvious ...More
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Madame Jojo's
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
8-10 Brewer Street, Soho, London W1F | 4 minutes from Criterion Theatre
This was once a sleazy Soho strip club, as the name suggests, and it really shows. Deep reds are the dominant colour, with mirrors, booths and velvet curtains creating ...More
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
8-10 Brewer Street, Soho, London W1F | 4 minutes from Criterion Theatre
This was once a sleazy Soho strip club, as the name suggests, and it really shows. Deep reds are the dominant colour, with mirrors, booths and velvet curtains creating ...More
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Haymarket Hotel
London > Business > Venue Hire
1 Suffolk Place, St James's, London SW1Y | 4 minutes from Criterion Theatre
A hip designer hotel by Tim and Kit Kemp in a grand building on the prestigious Haymarket, the broad boulevard street making for an impressive entrance. ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
1 Suffolk Place, St James's, London SW1Y | 4 minutes from Criterion Theatre
A hip designer hotel by Tim and Kit Kemp in a grand building on the prestigious Haymarket, the broad boulevard street making for an impressive entrance. ...More
195 Piccadilly (BAFTA)
London > Business > Venue Hire
195 Piccadilly, St James's, London W1J | 4 minutes from Criterion Theatre
The home of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) is also available to hire for your own event. The iconic building at 195 ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
195 Piccadilly, St James's, London W1J | 4 minutes from Criterion Theatre
The home of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) is also available to hire for your own event. The iconic building at 195 ...More
68 Dean Street
London > Business > Venue Hire
68 Dean Street, Soho, London W1D | 5 minutes from Criterion Theatre
This stylish private house in Soho is suitable for photo shoots, meetings, press events, filming and for a limited range of social events such as dinners ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
68 Dean Street, Soho, London W1D | 5 minutes from Criterion Theatre
This stylish private house in Soho is suitable for photo shoots, meetings, press events, filming and for a limited range of social events such as dinners ...More
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