Crucible Theatre productions are normally overseen by the Sheffield Theatres Group. The World Snooker Championship tournament has been played annually in the Crucible since 1977. The Ladies World Snooker Championship was also held at the Crucible between 1998 and 2003 but was eventually withdrawn due to financial difficulties. The venue has also hosted championships of other indoor sports, such as table tennis and squash. Crucible Theatre The Crucible Theatre (often referred to simply as "The Crucible") is a theatre in the city centre of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England which opened in 1971, As well as theatrical performances, it hosts the most prestigious
Church Street (Sheffield) include an armed forces recruiting centre, several employment agencies and an independent chocolate shop specializing in imported Belgian Chocolates. In February 2014 a branch of Tesco Express was opened in part of 17 Church Street, which was the old HSBC Bank buildings. The bank left the premises in 2009 when it consolidated its city centre branches. Church Street (Sheffield) Church Street is situated in the centre of Sheffield at the grid reference of . It runs for approximately in a westerly direction from its junction with Fargate and High Street to its termination at the crossroads formed by the junction