Crucible Theatre

The Crucible Theatre is a theatre built in 1971 and located in the city centre of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. As well as theatrical performances, it is home to the most important event in professional snooker, the World Snooker Championship.

Read more about Crucible Theatre:  History, Theatre, Sports Venue

Famous quotes containing the words crucible and/or theatre:

    “It is not in our drawing-rooms that we should look to judge of the intrinsic worth of any style of dress. The street-car is a truer crucible of its inherent value.”
    —Elizabeth Stuart Phelps (1844–1911)

    “This visible world is wonderfully to be delighted in, and highly to be esteemed, because it is the theatre of God’s righteous Kingdom.”
    —Thomas Traherne (1636–1674)