Crucible Theater
The Crucible Theater is part of a theater complex in the center of Sheffield , England . The complex was built in 1971 and includes the Crucible Theater (980 seats) and the Crucible Studio (400 seats).
history
In 1969 the architectural firm Renton Howard and Wood was hired and construction work began a little later. In 1971 the Crucible Theater opened after two years of construction.
Crucible means crucible , melting pot or fire test in German .
Events
The World Snooker Championships have been held at the Crucible Theater since 1977 , making it famous beyond England's borders. Thus the Crucible is considered the " cathedral of snooker sport" and the name is synonymous with the world championship. After a contract extension, the world championship will be held in the Crucible Theater at least until the 50th anniversary in 2027. Before that, there were also considerations about building a hall specially tailored to the needs of snooker, which would then be used instead of the Crucible.
In 2019 the World Seniors Championship also took place for the first time in the Crucible Theater.
There are also championships in other indoor sports (e.g. table tennis or squash ).
The Crucible Theater
Crucible Theater in April 2009
Crucible Theater (left) and Lyceum Theater (right)
Individual evidence
- ↑ World Championship Stays In Sheffield Until 2027. In: worldsnooker.com. World Professional Billiards & Snooker Association , May 2, 2016, accessed June 5, 2016 .
- ↑ Cricible to Stage World Seniors Snooker Championship. In: worldsnooker.com. World Professional Billiards & Snooker Association , April 13, 2019, accessed August 21, 2019 .
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Coordinates: 53 ° 22 ′ 52 ″ N , 1 ° 28 ′ 0 ″ W.