Crucible Theatre, Theatre and sports venue in Tudor Square, Sheffield, England
The Crucible Theatre features a thrust stage design with reinforced concrete structure and sheet metal elements, accommodating 980 seats across three viewing sides.
After replacing the Sheffield Repertory Theatre, the Crucible opened in November 1971 with performances including Ian McKellen in Anton Chekhov's Swansong.
The venue maintains an annual program of theatrical productions while serving as the permanent location for the World Snooker Championship since 1977.
The theatre design ensures every spectator sits within 22 yards of the stage, creating direct engagement between performers and audience members.
The building connects to a professional studio theatre called the Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse, expanding performance capabilities with 400 additional seats.
Location: Sheffield
Inception: 1969
Architects: RHWL
Official opening: November 1971
Capacity: 980
Made from material: reinforced concrete, sheet metal
Part of: Sheffield Theatres
Address: Norfolk Street, Sheffield, S1 1DA
Website: https://sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/crucible-theatre
GPS coordinates: 53.38111,-1.46667
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:52
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