Skip to main content
Advertise with the Morning Star
An absorbing spectacle
JAMES NALTON discusses the theatrical element of Snooker that makes it so enthralling to watch, as the World Championships reach the semi-final stage
England's Ronnie O'Sullivan in action against Scotland's John Higgins during day fourteen of the World Snooker Championship at The Crucible, Sheffield

THE 2022 World Snooker Championship has reached the semi-final stage. We’re now down to one table in the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield.

The partition that normally separates two tables in the early rounds has been lifted, like a curtain welcoming the main performers to the stage.

And it’s apt that this tournament is played in such a venue, as it is pure theatre at times.

The 95th Anniversary Appeal
Support the Morning Star
You have reached the free limit.
Subscribe to continue reading.
Similar stories
Zhao Xintong lifts the trophy after the final match against Mark Williams (not pictured) following day seventeen of the Halo World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield. Picture date: Monday May 5, 2025
Snooker / 6 May 2025
6 May 2025

Zhao becoes China's first world snooker champion

The referee spots the pink ball on day fourteen of the 2024
Snooker / 11 April 2025
11 April 2025
As the 2025 World Snooker Championship looms, the road to Sheffield is already alive with drama, from teenage prodigies to legendary veterans, writes JAMES NALTON
Judd Trump during his semi-final match against Kyren Wilson
Snooker / 21 March 2025
21 March 2025
JAMES NALTON writes how the British snooker player’s victory over Murphy on Thursday has made him the clear favourite to win the Players Championship tournament
Reigning champion Ronnie O’Sullivan who has withdrawn from
Men's Snooker / 11 February 2025
11 February 2025