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Crucible TheatreThe Crucible Theatre, Sheffield The Crucible Theatre, often referred to as the National Theatre of the North, opened in 1971, and was designed by Tanya Moisiewitsch. It is one of three theatres within Sheffield, which form part of the Sheffield Theatre Complex. The other two theatres within the group are the Lyceum, and the Studio, and together they form the largest theatre complex outside of London. The Crucible Theatre can be found in the heart of Sheffield City Centre, which makes it easily accessible, either by public transport or car. It is within a stones throw of shops, bars & restaurants. The Crucible is not only well known in Sheffield, but has a world wide reputation as the home of the World Snooker championships. The tournament has played there regularly since 1977. The Crucible has witnessed many memorable moments. The best example is probably the epic duel in the 1985 final between Dennis Taylor and Steve Davis. Taylor won 18-17 with the final black of the game. The match was so gripping that 18.5 million people in Britain stayed up past midnight to watch on television. The theatre has a 980 seat auditorium and is well known for its Thrust stage, which extends into the auditorium, enabling the audience to watch the performance on three sides. This intimate atmosphere means that none of the seats are more than 22 metres from the stage. The Crucible is mainly a producing theatre, which means shows are designed and rehearsed in-house by Sheffield Theatres. From internationally acclaimed thespians starring in Shakespeare, to the latest soap-opera stars treading the boards in pantomime, this venue has something for everyone. So, if your looking for an interesting night out then check the listings at the Crucible, where you can wine, dine & be entertained. The Crucible is situated in the heart of sheffield’s city centre, with a range of shops, bars and restaurants just a short walk away. The Crucible is most famous for hosting the World Snooker Championships. The crucible is part of the Sheffield Theatre’s complex, which also hosts the Lyceum and the studio. Opened in 1971 and designed by Tanya Moiseiwitsch, it hosts 980 seats arranged in tiers around the centre stage, in five segments of a half-octagonal shape, with the stage occupying the top central area of the theatre. Inside there is also a bar and cafe. The Crucible is the main producing venue in the Sheffield Theatres complex, hosting the annual World Snooker Championships that have seen famous names such as Stephen Hendry, Jimmy White, Steve Davis and Ronnie O’Sullivan win the championship, as well as receiving some touring work. The theatre has an intimate feel with no member of the audience further than 22 meters from the stage. Recent productions at the Crucible have included Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, The Romans in Britain, and Nikolai Foster's critically acclaimed production of Stephen Sondheim's Assassins. The performance area is a thrust stage which extends into the auditorium, enabling the audience to watch the action on three sides in a 180 degree radius around the stage. No member of the audience is ever further than 22 metres from the stage and this space can be adapted by adding a false wall to reduce the capacity or change the playing angle, creating an even more intimate atmosphere yet still allowing the production to remain large-scale. The nature of the stage means that productions in the Crucible tend to use minimal scenery so as not to block sightlines, preferring instead to concentrate on attention to detail in props and costumes. This is vital when the audience is so close to the stage. |
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