Crucible to receive £13m facelift

The venue for the World Snooker Championship is to undergo a three-year £13m refurbishment.

Work is set to start on the Crucible Theatre after the completion of this year's event.

However, the work on the 36-year-old Sheffield venue will not interfere with the hosting of snooker's premier event.

"It is essential if we are to achieve our goal of turning The Crucible into a building of European distinction," said Sheffield Theatres boss Angela Galvin.

The exterior of the famous venue will be given a major facelift while the snooker arena will get a new floor, new seating and new lighting.

The backstage area, including the players' changing rooms, will also be redeveloped.

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