Crucible Theatre
Crucible Theatre
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Alan A
Chesterfield, UK1,653 contributions
Apr 2023 • Family
That time of the year again & snooker is high on our family’s priorities. We did our first session during the first week on the Tuesday afternoon. Comfortable seats & efficient air conditioning. Nice & warm also. The atmosphere is unique for this tournament & a sense of history is contained in the fabric of the building. Good lighting & an acceptable view of the tables in play. I have mobility issues but the staff were very helpful & kind. Bar adjacent the theatre doors & comfy seating can be found during intervals. For all snooker lovers this is the place to be during the World Championship.
Written April 21, 2023
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Thank you for your fantastic review, we do hope that we are able to welcome you and your family back for next years tournament
Written April 28, 2023
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Mac
Sheffield, UK52 contributions
Jan 2020
The Crucible Cafe is a modest little place with very tasty food at very low prices and enormous portions. You can find the Cafe on the ground floor of the theatre. Do not confuse it with the Crucible Corner across the square, which is also great but not dead cheap.
Written February 12, 2020
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Thank you so much for your great review, we hope that we are able to welcome to back to the Crucible Café in the near future.
Written February 18, 2020
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Sue T
Sheffield, UK37 contributions
Jul 2021
This was my first theatre trip since March 2020 . I felt that The Crucible staff and management handled our visit in an efficient , calm and friendly way. Less people were admitted, we wore masks throughout the play and we left the theatre a row at a time.
Thank you for keeping us safe
Thank you for keeping us safe
Written July 18, 2021
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Pauline Eastwood
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Nov 2022 • Friends
The Crucible Kitchen is a new cafe in an updated area of the crucible theatre in Sheffield. Everything first class. Catered for my gluten free diet (Coeliac disease) brilliantly which is very refreshing.
The staff were very attentive, polite and helpful. The food was delicious and me and my friend thoroughly enjoyed our visit.. Five stars well deserved.
The staff were very attentive, polite and helpful. The food was delicious and me and my friend thoroughly enjoyed our visit.. Five stars well deserved.
Written November 10, 2022
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Thank you for your fantastic review of our recently opened 'Crucible Kitchen', we are so pleased to read that we were able to cater for your dietary needs and you both enjoyed your first visit. We hope that we are able to welcome you back for a second visit very soon
Written December 8, 2022
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RobertWSaunders
Chichester, UK154 contributions
Apr 2023 • Solo
World Snooker time. My first visit and the venue really is unique. It’s compact and intense, for the two-table setup and all the better for it. I hope the World Championship remains here as the venue really makes this event special. Lovely friendly staff - theatre and WST - and well organised. I’d happily visit again. And I highly recommend the millennium shortbread from the crucible kitchen
Written April 22, 2023
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Thank you for your great review, we hope that we are able to welcome you back to a future event at the Crucible
Written April 28, 2023
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Sammie-Jo69
North West England, UK273 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
Visited for the snooker, security getting in was substantial but efficient and polite, staff on the door and inside the venu genuinely friendly and happy to help. Interior is clean, modern and tasteful - including the toilets which were ample in number. Seats comfortable and spacious enough. Only downside was a very inappropriate comment for a member of staff towards the end of the night when people were being moved on. Would happily visit again.
Written April 19, 2023
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Thank you for your great review, we do hope that we are able to welcome you back to a future event. If you would like to provide us with more information regarding any inappropriate comments made by a member of our team please do send us more information to supervisors@sheffieldtheatres.co.uk and we can then investigate this further for you
Written April 28, 2023
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Jane C
12 contributions
Oct 2021
I visited the Crucible Theatre on two evenings at the weekend. Both visits were really good in their own way (very different). I felt very comfortable visiting the thatre after an enforced break because of covid. It was lovely to see live theatre again. The bar area and toilets were very clean.
Written November 2, 2021
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Thank you for your lovely feedback, it is great to be welcoming audiences back into the theatres and I am pleased to see that you enjoyed both of your visits, we hope that we are able to welcome you back again in the future
Written November 6, 2021
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923Dan
Swindon, UK3,055 contributions
Apr 2022
Nice to be back at the Crucible Theatre watching the Snooker World Championships after 2 years away due to Covid.
New ticket management system, but it worked fine (except having to leave the building between matches).
Simply put one of the best snooker venues in the world - a highlight of my sporting year.
Nice comfy seating, helpful friendly staff and facilities.
New ticket management system, but it worked fine (except having to leave the building between matches).
Simply put one of the best snooker venues in the world - a highlight of my sporting year.
Nice comfy seating, helpful friendly staff and facilities.
Written April 24, 2022
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Thank you for your review, its been lovely to welcome spectators back into the Crucible after so long away, we hope that we are able to welcome you back to a future event
Written May 25, 2022
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Alan A
Chesterfield, UK1,653 contributions
Apr 2022
Attentive staff & very clean theatre. Good viewing positions, air conditioned & seating comfortable. We have watched two sessions of the World Championship Snooker Finals. Great atmosphere & effective lighting. A wonderful event for all who love the sport. Very intimate venue.
Written April 25, 2022
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Thank you for taking the time to write your lovely review, its great to read that you enjoyed your experience with us and hopefully we will be able to welcome you back to a future event
Written May 25, 2022
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Jacco Van Wingerden
Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht, The Netherlands99 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
Great first visit at the crucible for the 2023 snooker worldchampionship. More check st than expected, but that’s a win. Access, support & catering more than satisfying, however we did carry VIP tickets.
First row literally means being next to the table. Great experience!!
First row literally means being next to the table. Great experience!!
Written April 18, 2023
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Thank you for your great review, we do hope that your visit to this years tournament is the first of many and that we will be able to welcome you back soon
Written April 28, 2023
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Noah S
Doncaster, UK52 contributions
Hi guys, have any of you ever sat on row A before. Class B (orange seats) as am I going soon and sure seats are good but just checking ?!
UserD190
Doncaster, UK74 contributions
All the seats have a perfect view of the stage, we were sat quite a few rows back (row H) and I could see everything clearly! Enjoy!!
Dave
St. Neots, UK2 contributions
Can anyone give any tips for inexpensive overnight parking during world championships? Thanks
Bryan C
Sunderland, UK1,167 contributions
We stayed at the jury's inn and like most hotels around the area if you park in a multi storey the hotel reduces the car park fee to £8 for 24 hours. Get your token done at the reception
Do you have to pay to go in the crucible gardens
Jon R
Hasland, UK60 contributions
Hi David - there is an enclosed garden area like a huge conservatory which is free but is locked at about 10pm each night I think. Hope this helps. Jon
Do you have to pay to go in the crucible gardens
Jean S
Sheffield, UK63 contributions
Like the others said, there aren’t any gardens at the Crucible.
The Winter Gardens are about 100 yards away and entry is free. So is the Millennium Gallery reached through the Winter Gardens.
The Peace Gardens have water fountains and encourage people to use them.
Some good pubs and eateries within easy reach of the Crucible and Winter Gardens,
Enjoy.
Does the Crucible have a museum to snooker open to the public?
SheffieldTheatres
Sheffield, UK
Unfortunately, we don't have a snooker museum at the Crucible. When the tournament is with us there are snooker related events in the Winter Gardens if you are able to get to any of those during the run of the tournament
Terry S
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom1 contribution
is there a cloakroom at this venue
marieG4587IV
Sheffield, UK74 contributions
yes there is and its free to use .your only allowed an handbag in the theater so any shopping ect has to be left at the cloakroom ,which is very safe and secure.
Scotlandmgt
scotland80 contributions
Where would you recommend to stay I am taking my son who has mobility issues
John
Greater Manchester, UK6,410 contributions
Not sure of the nearest, but Travel lodge are good value. Also talked to someone who used a Holiday Inn express nearby, which they booked a year in advance. Need to book quickly to get a room. Gets booked up,
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