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Criterion Theatre

Criterion Theatre – Theatre in Coventry, opened in 1961. No events are listed right now, but here is everything you need to know before you visit: how to get there, where to park, where to stay and where to eat nearby.

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About Criterion Theatre

The Criterion Theatre is situated in Earlsdon, Coventry, England. It puts on about seven shows a year. The company has won the Godiva Award for best theatre in the region several times. The current patrons are Pete Waterman, music producer and railway preservationist, born in Coventry and Ron Cook, stage and screen actor of Thunderbirds and Doctor Who fame, who first acted as an amateur at the Criterion. The Coventry born actor, Sir Nigel Hawthorne (1929–2001), was a former patron.

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Getting there

🚉 Public transport

  • Coventry railway stationTrain station1.1 km · 18 min walk
  • Canley railway stationTrain station1.2 km · 20 min walk

Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Wikidata (CC0)

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Criterion Theatre: FAQs

What's on at Criterion Theatre?

There are no upcoming events listed at Criterion Theatre right now.

Where is Criterion Theatre?

Criterion Theatre is located at Coventry.

What is the nearest station to Criterion Theatre?

The nearest station is Coventry railway station (Train station), about 1.1 km from Criterion Theatre.

Which hotels are closest to Criterion Theatre?

The closest places to stay are Ramada Hotel & Suites (980 m), Ibis Coventry Centre (1.6 km), and Telegraph Hotel - Coventry (1.8 km).

When did Criterion Theatre open?

Criterion Theatre opened in 1961.