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It was opened in 1971 and its main venue is known for its Thrust Stage . It has a 980 seat auditorium. The building also contains the 400-seat ''Crucible Studio'' venue.

As well as Theatrical performances, it is home to the most important event in professional Snooker , the World Snooker Championship . The tournament has been played annually in the Crucible since 1977 . It has also hosted championships of other indoor Sport s, such as Table Tennis and Squash .

The theatre's current director, along with the neighbouring Lyceum Theatre , is Samuel West .


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