Colin George
Colin George (20 September 1929 – 15 October 2016) was a Welsh actor and director, who was the founding Artistic Director of the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield (1971). Colin George was also a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company during the years 1994–1999, in plays such as ''Peer Gynt'', ''Coriolanus'', ''Measure for Measure'', ''The Merchant of Venice'' and '' The Tempest'' and a stage musical adaptation of the French film ''Les Enfants du Paradis''. Television work has included '' The Doctors'' in 2005. George also directed many plays including ''Antony and Cleopatra'' and '' A Man For All Seasons'', ''Richard III'', ''Autumn Crocus'', ''The Merchant of Venice'', ''The Chairs'' and ''The Persians'', '' The Boy Friend'' and ''The Heiress'' and ''The Stirrings in Sheffield on Saturday Night''. He died on 15 October 2016 at the age of 87. Early life Colin George (20 September 1929 – 15 October 2016) was born in Pembroke Dock, Wales. His father was a Congregational minis ...
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Crucible Theatre
The Crucible Theatre (often referred to simply as "The Crucible") is a theatre in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England which opened in 1971. Although it hosts regular theatrical performances, it is best known for hosting professional snooker's most prestigious tournament, the World Snooker Championship, which has been held annually at the venue since 1977. Its name is a reference to the local steel industry. In May 2022 plans were unveiled to build a new 3,000-seater venue nearby with a bridge connecting the two buildings. History The Crucible Theatre was built by M J Gleeson and opened in 1971. It replaced the Sheffield Repertory Theatre in Townhead Street. In 1967 Colin George, the founding artistic director of the Crucible, recommended a thrust stage for Sheffield, inspired by theatres created by Sir Tyrone Guthrie. Tanya Moiseiwitsch, who had been involved in designing Guthrie's theatres, was recruited to design Gleeson's theatre as well. The architects Renton Howard Woo ...
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