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

• Image ID
  747
• Image title
  Stage from the dress circle of the Criterion Theatre, London, 1949
• Description
  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.
• Depicted theatre
  Criterion
• Depiction date
  —
• Copyright holder
  English Heritage.NMR
• Creator
  National Buildings Record