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 The Ladies World Snooker Championship was also held at the Crucible between 1998 and 2003 but was eventually withdrawn due to financial difficulties.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
Norfolk Street, Strand based in the building. Oswaldestre House at 33–35 Norfolk Street was associated with engineering and radio technology. The name refers to the subsidiary title Baron Oswaldestre of the Dukes of Norfolk. "The Engineer" newspaper (est. 1856) was based there and the building was also the registered address of a large number of consulting engineers, such as Henry Metcalfe Hobart. The Western Electric Company had an early radio station (2WP) on the third floor of the building in 1922. Former inhabitants of Norfolk Street include: Norfolk Street, Strand Norfolk Street in the City of Westminster, London, ran from Strand in the