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Stage from the dress circle of the Criterion Theatre, London, 1949

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Black and white photograph showing the stage of the Criterion Theatre. The photograph is taken from the centre of the dress circle; the impression is of looking out over the balcony wall. Visible architectural elements include: the stage; the stalls; the boxes, which are blocked off at dress circle level on the stage left side; the ornate flat circular ceiling; the proscenium arch; the house tabs, which are ruched above; and the stage. The auditorium is organised for a radio music concert: onstage, microphones are suspended above a piano and music stands; the scenery cloth shows a world map with stylised radio waves emanating from Britain towards the rest of the world.

Image title
Stage from the dress circle of the Criterion Theatre, London, 1949
Depicted theatre
Criterion
Depiction date1949
Creator
National Buildings Record