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Criterion Big Build 2025
Criterion Redevelopment: Announcement
Thanks to an incredible gift left by Chris Murly (one of our founding members) and generous donations over many years we have been able to embark on improving the theatre for all our visitors and users and The Big Build started in May. You can follow progress via our weekly Bulletins as we progress through the build.
As a volunteer lead, charitable theatre company we rely on the generosity of our volunteers, audience members and donors to continue a tradition that stretches back 70 years.
If you feel you can help via a one off donation, a regular contribution or playing the Criterion Lottery please contact Barbara Sowerby at fundraising@criteriontheatre.co.uk to discuss how you can help or alternatively via our Just Giving page Criterion Theatre Big Build Campaign.
The Who’s ‘Tommy’
TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE!
This thoroughly entertaining rock musical with its dramatic score and fascinating storyline, has been thrilling theatre goers for years and is just as relevant today as when it was first produced.
Whilst dealing with some dark themes there are moments of hope and triumph so audiences are uplifted as well as moved. At its heart, the story celebrates family, forgiveness, resilience, and ultimately the extraordinary power of healing
The story of Tommy is timeless. The artistic vision of our production is a simplicity of set, costumes and props with the use of inspirational projection and lighting to complement and enhance the piece, with an emphasis on the cast to bring the characters to life through the wonderful music.
This production of Tommy exists outside the bounds of a specific time or place.
EDI Assessment
In line with our EDI policy, we undertake an EDI impact assessment of all our artistic programming. The Who's 'Tommy' tells the story of the turbulent life of Tommy Walker, who witnesses a traumatic event in his childhood and consequently suffers loss of hearing, sight and speech. The play deals with some dark themes such as bullying and abuse. It involves a large ensemble cast with significant flexibility over playing ages, gender identity, and complete neutrality on race/ethnicity. For the purposes of the narrative, certain characters will be specified as needing to be female- or male- presenting.