England Guide
Yorkshire
Theatre, cinema and concerts
1 The Crucible, The Lyceum and The Studio Tudor Square
0114/249 6000
www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk These three Sheffield theatres occupy the same complex and between them put on a full programme of theatre, dance, comedy and concerts. The Crucible, of course, has hosted the World Snooker Championships for 30 years. It also presents the annual Music in the Round festival of chamber music (May), and the Sheffield Children's Festival (late June or July).
2 Sheffield City Hall Barker's Pool
0114/278 9789
www.sheffieldcityhall.com Year-round programme of classical music, opera, mainstream concerts, comedy and club nights.
3 The Showroom 7 Paternoster Row
0114/275 7727
www.showroom.org.uk The biggest independent cinema outside London also has a relaxed café-restaurant on one side and a great bar on the other.