The Next Production

Performance Dates: 10th - 17th May 2008
Performances start at 7:30pm
Directed by: Doreen Belton

A poignant and bittersweet comedy, The Memory of Water was winner of the 2000 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy.

Three sisters meet on the eve of their mother's funeral. As the conflicts of the past emerge everyday lies and tensions reveal the particular patterns and strains of family relationships.

Stephenson combines a flair for witty dialogue with a relish for the dynamics of theatre and is an acute and funny writer who carves out a welcome territory that is distinctive, contemporary and theatrical.

Please Note: This production contains strong language


Godiva Awards 2007

The awards promote and reward excellence in Coventry and Warwickshire. Now in their fourth year, the awards have become the leading event in the region recognising businesses with creativity, flair, ingenuity and commitment. This talent and hard work helps to create a strong visitor economy, enhancing the region and making it an inspirational place to live and work.

The Criterion Theatre has won Best Theatre for the second time in three years and Godiva is back on the plinth in the bar. Thank you to all who voted for us and praised us in your comments, we will endeavour to maintain our high standards throughout 2008.


Please note that the Criterion is a non-smoking theatre.

This is a notice to members. The Criterion is an amateur theatre company.