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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.

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