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| The '''Crucible Theatre''', or simply '''The Crucible''', is a theatre in [[Sheffield]], [[South Yorkshire]], England which opened in 1971. Although it hosts regular [[theatre|theatrical]] performances, it is best known for hosting professional [[snooker]]'s most prestigious tournament, the annual [[World Snooker Championship]], which has been held at the venue since 1977. Its name is a reference to [[Crucible steel|a process in the local steel industry]]. In May 2022 plans were unveiled to build a new 3,000-seat venue nearby with a bridge connecting the two buildings.<ref>{{cite news |last=Cumber |first=Robert |title=World Snooker Championship: New 3,000-seat stadium to replace The Crucible could be on cards after 'positive meeting' |url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/new...ld-be-on-cards-after-positive-meeting-4123411 |work=The Yorkshire Post |accessdate=25 April 2024}}</ref> | The '''Crucible Theatre''', or simply '''The Crucible''', is a theatre in [[Sheffield]], [[South Yorkshire]], England which opened in 1971. It hosts regular [[theatre|theatrical]] performances and the annual [[World Snooker Championship]], which has been held at the venue since 1977. The theatre's name refers to [[Crucible steel#History of production in England|crucible steel]], which was developed in Sheffield in 1740 and drove the industrialisation of the city. In May 2022 plans were unveiled to build a new 3,000-seat venue nearby with a bridge connecting the two buildings.<ref>{{cite news |last=Cumber |first=Robert |title=World Snooker Championship: New 3,000-seat stadium to replace The Crucible could be on cards after 'positive meeting' |url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/new...ld-be-on-cards-after-positive-meeting-4123411 |work=The Yorkshire Post |accessdate=25 April 2024}}</ref> |
| ==History== | ==History== |
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