Over the last few months I have posted about the upcoming Snooker Legends tour which will see legends such as Alex Higgins, Jimmy White and Cliff Thorburn remind fans of why they were so popular back in the 1980’s. Well today I have some exciting news to bring you as thanks to the guys at Premier Promotions, one lucky winner will receive two tickets to watch the legends in action at a venue of your choice (subject to availability).
Click below to find out more about the events and how you can win…
The Prize
So to confirm, the winner will receive two tickets to the venue of their choice (subject to availability), while two lucky runners-up will receive a photo signed by their favourite legend.
Note that tickets for the Crucible Theatre event are NOT available.
How to Enter
To win two tickets, all you have to do is correctly guess how many frames of snooker will be played at the Crucible Theatre this year. The closest to the correct amount will win the top prize while the next closest guesses will receive the runners up prizes. In the event of more than one person getting it spot on, a winner will be drawn at random.
To enter please send both your answer and your choice of venue (see the list below), to me via email or by leaving a comment below.
The closing date for entries is the 16th April 2010, ie the eve of the World Championship, while a winner will be announced shortly after the conclusion of the tournament.
The Legends
Its 28 years since Alex Higgins captured the hearts of the nation by winning his second World Championship here in Sheffield. His last appearance at the Crucible was in 1994, now he’s back to give his fans one more chance to see the Hurricane blow again.
Cliff Thorburn’s World Championship victory in 1980 made him a national hero in Canada and endeared him to millions of fans in the UK. In 1983 he achieved the first ever 147 in the tournament. In 1983 Cliff was awarded the Order of Canada.
Darling of the crucible Jimmy White is still undoubtedly one of the most popular faces in World Snooker. Still competing on the main tour, and now carving out a name for himself in the new 6 red format of the game, he still commands a full house wherever he plays. Jimmy was awarded the MBE for services to snooker in 1999.
John Parrott is familiar to millions as a regular BBC Snooker commentator, horse racing pundit and as a former captain on ‘A Question of Sport’. However the 1991 World and UK Snooker Champion is also a 3 time European Open Champion and appeared in 20 consecutive championships at the crucible from 1984 – 2004. His last appearance in the main championships was as recent as 2007 where he made the quarter finals. In 1996 John was awarded the MBE
John Virgo, ‘JV’ himself, will also be on hand as compere, host and will also entertain the crowds with some trick shots. John himself is a former UK Snooker Champion.
The Dates
Thursday 8th April 2010 @ 7.15pm
The Crucible Theatre, Sheffield
Booking call 0114 249 6000
Or book online: www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk
Sold Out
Saturday 8th May 2010,
Telford International Centre, Telford.
Box Office 01952 561 700
Or book online www.southwatereventgroup.com/snooker-legends
Sunday 9th May 2010 at 7.15pm
The Brentwood Centre, Brentwood
Box Office 0871 224 1112/3
Or book online www.ticketeast.co.uk
Wednesday 12th May 2010
Terry Griffiths Matchroom, Waunlanyrafon, Llanelli
For tickets call 01554 774494
email: info@terrygriffithssnooker.com
(Please note, this night will only feature Jimmy White and Cliff Thorburn)
Thursday 13th May 2010 @ 7.15pm
St David Hall, Cardiff
Box Office 029 2087 8444
Or book online www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk
(Ken Doherty will replace John Parrott at this event)
Friday 14th May 2010 at 7.15pm
Broxbourne Civic Hall, Hoddesdon, Herts
Booking Line 01992 441946
Or book online: www.broxbourne.gov.uk/whatson
(Ken Doherty will replace John Parrott at this event,
Michaela Tabb will not referee this event)
Wednesday 19th May 2010 @ 7.15pm
The Assembly Rooms, Market Place, Derby
Box Office 01332 255 440
Or book online www.derbylive.co.uk
Saturday 22nd May 2010 @ 7.30pm
The Harlequin Theatre, Redhill,
Box Office 01737 276500
Or book online www.harlequintheatre.co.uk
(Michaela Tabb will not referee this event)
Sunday 23rd May 2010 at 7.15pm
Charter Hall, Leisure World, Colchester
Booking call 01206 282020
Or book online: www.charter-hall.co.uk
(Michaela Tabb will not referee this event)
Thursday 27th May 2010
Northern Snooker Centre, Kirkstall Road, Leeds.
Tickets available in person at the club or by calling 0113 243 3015
(Please note, this night will only feature Jimmy White, Cliff Thorburn and John Virgo)
Friday 28th May 2010 @ 7.15pm
King Georges Hall, Northgate, Blackburn,
Box Office 0844 8471664
Or book online www.kinggeorgeshall.com
Friday 2nd July 2010
INEC Killarney, CO.Kerry, EIRE
Box Office 064 667 1555
Or book online www.inec.ie
Sunday 4th July 2010 at 7.15pm
City West Hotel, Dublin
Box office is 0818 33 33 44
Or book online www.TicketGroup.ie
Friday 9th July 2010 @ 7.15pm
The Broadway Theatre, Catford, Lewisham,
Box Office 020 8690 0002
Or Book Online http://broadwaytheatre.ticketsolve.com/shows/23097126/events
Saturday 10th July 2010 @ 7.15pm
Plymouth Pavilions, Plymouth
Box Office 0845 1461460
Or book online www.plymouthpavilions.com
Monday 12th July 2010 at 7.15pm
The Hexagon Theatre, Reading
For Booking call 0118 960 6060
Or book online: www.readingarts.com/thehexagon
Thursday 15th July 2010,
Venue Cymru, Llandudno
Box Office 01492 872000
Or book online www.venuecymru.co.uk
Friday 16th July 2010 @ 7.15pm
The Dome, Lakeside, Doncaster,
Box Office 01302 370777
Or book online www.the-dome.co.uk/events