- Criterion Theatre (Sydney)
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Criterion Theatre Address Corner of Pitt and Park Street City Sydney Country Australia Architect George R Johnson Capacity 991 Type Proscenium arch Opened 27 December 1886 Closed 13 July 1935 Demolished 1935 The Criterion Theatre in Sydney, Australia was built in 1886 by architect George R Johnson on the south east corner of Pitt and Park streets. The Criterion Theatre, or 'Cri', was Sydney's most famous intimate playhouse at the time. With a Neo-Renaissance exterior and a capacity of approximately 991 seats, the Criterion was used for drama performances for almost 50 years. Closing in 1935, it was demolished to facilitate the widening of Park Street. The Criterion Hotel was built on the narrow strip of land remaining, a legacy of one of Sydney's earliest theatres.[1]
References
- ^ The Criterion Theatre Sydney at History of Australian Theatre
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- Criterion Theatre (Sydney) is at coordinates 33°52′24″S 151°12′30″E / 33.87323°S 151.208243°ECoordinates: 33°52′24″S 151°12′30″E / 33.87323°S 151.208243°E
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