The Crucible, though, a successful theatre for 49 weeks of the year, is genuinely unique. It also, in The Athletic ’s opinion, having been granted backstage access, doesn’t smell.

We can’t wait to welcome the snooker world back to the iconic Crucible theatre this month. ‘Sheffield City Council, World Snooker Tour and Sheffield Theatres are longstanding partners.

One of the most iconic venues in world sport, the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, England is the home of the World Snooker Championship. Used as a traditional theatre for the majority of the year ...

World Snooker Tour chairman Barry Hearn says he would buy the Crucible Theatre if needs be, to keep the World Snooker Championship at its traditional Sheffield home. The venue has staged the World ...

The World Championship has been held at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield every year since 1977 Higgins, the 1998, 2007, 2009 and 2011 winner, added: "It's inevitable it will move.

No one dares speak louder than a whisper as nearly 1,000 people respectfully take their seats inside the dimly lit Crucible Theatre. ... “Snooker and Sheffield go together like peas and ...

Fans have spoken of their mixed feelings over the future of the Snooker World Championships at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre after promoters hinted the event could leave the city. The competition ...

The Crucible Theatre in Sheffield has hosted the World Snooker Championship for almost half a century. But as players take to the tables this week, its future as the spiritual home of the sport is ...