Building the Crucible – Edward George in conversation with Ashley Barnes: Online event

The first of a series of podcasts celebrating the 50^th anniversary of the building of The Crucible Theatre.  Ashley Barnes, Deputy Head of the Dept of Humanities at Sheffield Hallam University, speaks to Edward George about his new book, Stirring Up Sheffield; The Battle to Build the Crucible.  In the podcast they will discuss, among other things, how the radical design of the Crucible auditorium caused both fierce opposition and passionate support.

Celebrating 50 years of The Crucible Theatre

Organised by Sheffield Hallam University

Available to Listen Again.