For 17 days each year, the very best on the planet go through a test of endurance, skill and mental toughness with an ultimate goal: to lift snooker’s most famous and coveted trophy. The tournament has been running since 1927 and is steeped in history, from the days of Joe Davis, through the 1980s when snooker became the biggest sport in Britain, to the modern era when greats such as Ronnie O’Sullivan and Stephen Hendry have graced the green baize. Since 1977, the tournament as been staged at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, renowned for its unique and intense atmosphere. The tournament is supported by Sheffield City Council and will stay in the city until at least 2027. Host broadcaster is BBC Sport and the event is watched by nearly 500 million people worldwide. It is sport at its finest.

RISSMANN Izzy Gizmo (60’) By popular request, _Izzy Gizmo _is back! Perfect for 3-7 year-olds, this delightful family concert is based on the best-selling children’s book ‘Izzy Gizmo’ by Pip Jones, illustrated by Sara Ogilvie. The book tells the enchanting story of an intrepid young inventor who puts her talents to work to rescue a crow that can’t fly. This family concert brings Izzy’s mechanical marvels and infectious creative spirit to life. Original music by PAUL RISSMANN features instruments including strings, woodwind, horn and piano, and you might even spot the musicians playing pots, pans, whistles and household items! Together with story-telling and visuals from the book, this concert is a great introduction to live music for children. It’s full of wit, invention, songs and actions, and plenty of opportunities to join in.

The iconic 1960s film is now the feel-good musical of the year! Aboard a double decker bus, Don and his friends are on a fun-packed trip to Paris, The Alps, Italy and Greece, in search of a good time and a brilliant summer. On the way they encounter pop bands, runaway pop stars and of course holiday romance. Especially adapted for Sheffield and featuring classic hits such as _Summer Holiday, The Young Ones_ and _Living Doll,_SUMMER HOLIDAY really is the happiest of all the musicals. _ __ _ _Based on the film Summer Holiday, directed by Peter Yates, screenplay by Ronald Cass and Peter Myers and by special arrangement with StudioCanal Orchestrations by Keith Strachan Presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International on behalf of Josef Weinberger Limited._

World Seniors Snooker are delighted to announce the return to the Crucible in 2026 for their World Championships. The event will increase to 24 players and begin with a two table set up, allowing more players to experience the thrill of playing at the home of Snooker. Making their Seniors Crucible Debut will be 7 x World Champion RONNIE O’SULLIVAN, 3 x World Champion MARK WILLIAMS, 2015 World Champion STUART BINGHAM and 12 x Women's World Champion REANNE EVANS. Former Masters and UK Champion MATTHEW STEVENS, TWO TIME FINALIST ALI CARTER, and former World Semi Finalist ANTHONY HAMILTON will also appear. Four times World Seniors Champion JIMMY WHITE returns, as does 1997 World Champion KEN DOHERTY and the fastest cue in the World, Malta’s TONY DRAGO. Defending Champion is ALFIE BURDEN, also returning are ranking event winners JOE PERRY, ROBERT MILKINS and DOMINIC DALE. Working with Global Federations means also making their return will be 2024 World Champion IGOR FIGUEIREDO, the current Pan American Seniors Champion as well as CRAIG STEADMAN who recently retained the European Seniors Championship. MOHAMED SAMY ELKHAYAT from Egypt, receives an place in the event thanks to securing the African Seniors title in Morocco. The Pan Asian Winner ROGER FAREBROTHER also receives an invitation.

_‘I'm singin’ in the rain, just singin’ in the rain, what a glorious feeling, I'm happy again'_ Beautiful, charismatic, and very much in love (if you believe what you read in the press), Hollywood’s golden couple, Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont have the world at their feet. But when “talkies” start to replace silent movies, and an aspiring actress is drafted in to save the day, life as they know it is turned upside down. 2026's Crucible Christmas musical, is an irresistibly charming take on one of the world’s best-loved films, with high energy choreography and a sumptuous set with a glorious MGM score including _Good Morning, Make ‘em Laugh _and the legendary _Singin’ in the Rain_.

Come and join Nick Cope for a brand new, delightful family concert, featuring all your favourite Nick Cope hits and more. Nick has been writing and recording his beautiful and totally unique songs for children and their families for over 10 years, he performs with his guitar and stunning animations to sell-out crowds all over the country. His fanatical following of little and not so little fans has grown immeasurably over the last couple of years due to the phenomenal success of the CBeebies show ‘Nick Cope’s Popcast’. Nick has a magical way of reaching into people’s hearts, igniting children’s imagination in an organic, unpatronizing, educational and fun way. With his charming songs and humour Nick engages, entertains, and enthrals all generations. Nick’s live performances are legendary. If you haven’t heard his songs or seen his shows before, come along and find out what you’ve been missing.

_‘speak what we feel, not what we ought to say.’_ In an attempt to spend the remaining years of his life unburdened by the pressures of monarchy, King Lear decides to pass his lands and responsibilities to his three daughters. When he tells them they must secure their inheritance by proving how much they love him, his eldest daughters make dramatic speeches. The youngest, refuses and is banished by her father. Once in control of their father’s kingdom, Lear’s remaining daughters trade declarations of love for cold hearted treachery, ejecting the former king from their homes, and stripping him of his authority, his dignity, and ultimately, his sanity. IAN MCDIARMID returns to Sheffield to play the title role. He is an Olivier and Tony award-winning theatre actor, as well as having multiple screen credits including Palpatine in the _Star Wars_ franchise.

_‘do you think history will build monuments upon which our names will be written, mine and yours, and every other sorry african who died in these jungles for the ‘empire?’_ Uganda, 2020. Veteran Komakech ‘Abba’ Ogwang is haunted by dreams of battle. His granddaughter, Anena, urges him to share his long-buried story. As Abba struggles to confront the past, he transports Anena to the fear and camaraderie of the jungles of 1940s Burma, where the King’s African Rifles, led by British officers, face the Japanese army. JOHN RWOTHOMACK’s _(Far Gone)_ retelling of the East and Southern African soldiers who fought for the Commonwealth in World War II.

_‘if you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?’_ Narinder Kaur leaves the protection of her father’s home for the first time to journey alone to Sheffield. Her life becomes intertwined with those of three young men illegally arrived from India, all seeking hope and a better life. As desperation bites, Narinder, Randeep, Avtar and Tochi learn that you can never fully run away from your past. SUNJEEV SAHOTA’s award-winning novel is adapted for the stage in this triumphant story of dignity and human spirit against all the odds.

_‘o time, thou must untangle this, not I. It is too hard a knot for me t'untie.’_ After their ship is wrecked, Viola and Sebastian are washed ashore in different locations, each believing the other to have drowned. Without her brother, Viola disguises herself as a young man to find safety and work, in the home of Duke Orsino. When Orsino entrusts his new aid to deliver his letters of love to the Countess Olivia, it is the disguised Viola who catches Olivia’s eye. With her own feelings for Orsino to contend with, Olivia becomes part of a tangled romantic web, where not everything is alwaysas it seems. MATHEW HORNE plays Malvolio in Shakespeare’s beloved comedy. An award-winning comedic TV, film and theatre actor, Mathew’s best known for his portrayal of Gavin in the BAFTA-winning _Gavin and Stacey_.

Written and performed by Palestinian actor and comedian Alaa Shehada, The Horse of Jenin tells a universal story of resilience and imagination. This show combines storytelling, mask and stand-up comedy to explore the everyday life of a boy growing up in Jenin in Occupied Palestine who, like every child in the world, just wants to play and have fun. Following a major invasion in 2002, a German artist travelled to the city to create an artwork with the kids of Jenin. They built a horse, five-metres tall, out of metal and debris from the invasion. The horse is an Arabic symbol of freedom, so the people of Jenin placed this statue in the centre of the city where it stood for 20 years to represent their hope and resistance. In October 2023, an Israeli army bulldozer entered the camp and the horse was ripped from its place and driven away. In this solo show, Shehada wonders what happened to the Horse of Jenin and with a powerful mix of imagination and comedy, he builds a new horse from the fragments of his memories and his hopes for the future. Age Guidance: 12+ Content Warning: Strong language, themes of displacement, loss, grief, war, military occupation, destruction of cultural symbols, and brief complete darkness

Written and performed by Palestinian actor and comedian Alaa Shehada, The Horse of Jenin tells a universal story of resilience and imagination. This show combines storytelling, mask and stand-up comedy to explore the everyday life of a boy growing up in Jenin in Occupied Palestine who, like every child in the world, just wants to play and have fun. Following a major invasion in 2002, a German artist travelled to the city to create an artwork with the kids of Jenin. They built a horse, five-metres tall, out of metal and debris from the invasion. The horse is an Arabic symbol of freedom, so the people of Jenin placed this statue in the centre of the city where it stood for 20 years to represent their hope and resistance. In October 2023, an Israeli army bulldozer entered the camp and the horse was ripped from its place and driven away. In this solo show, Shehada wonders what happened to the Horse of Jenin and with a powerful mix of imagination and comedy, he builds a new horse from the fragments of his memories and his hopes for the future. Age Guidance: 12+ Content Warning: Strong language, themes of displacement, loss, grief, war, military occupation, destruction of cultural symbols, and brief complete darkness