Crucible Theatre 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 event in professional snooker, the World Championship. The theatre was refurbished between 2007 and late 2009 and officially reopened 18 February 2010. The Crucible Theatre was built by M J Gleeson and opened in 1971, replacing the Playhouse Repertory theatre in Townhead Street. In 1967 Colin George, the founding Artistic Director of the Crucible, recommended a thrust stage for Sheffield, inspired by
Glen Street Theatre theatre, the first professional Glen Street Theatre subscription season was launched in 1994. On 27 February 2013 Warringah Mayor Michael Regan commissioned, with council approval, a $7 million two-stage masterplan for the theatre and community centre precinct, noting: "Glen Street is the grande dame of Sydney’s suburban theatres but, after 27 years, she’s in need of an overhaul". Stage 1 entailed Glen Street Theatre Foyer upgrade and landscaping ($1.8 million), which were completed in early 2015. Stage 2, which entails moving Belrose Branch Library (opened 1979) to the Glen Street frontage, a new café and offices ($5.5 million), was completed