• Kirk Stevens Back On The Baize

    Thousands of snooker fans enjoyed the first Legends, and the ‘old-boys’ proved they can still play a bit, firing in 20 centuries at 18 events, including magical 147 by the Whirlwind, Jimmy White in Redhill.

    2011 will see a return to the Crucible, just a week before the Betfred.com world championship breaks off.

    In addition to re-introducing famous names, the Legends Tour is returning to forgotten venues and many of the players will be eagerly awaiting the chance to play in front of the Irish crowd at the former home of the long running Benson & Hedges Irish Masters.  Goffs is a venue close to the player’s hearts and many of the Legends believe created the best atmosphere for snooker anywhere in the world.

    Due to popular demand the Tour will also take in stops in both Scotland and Northern Ireland.

    Each event will provide the chance to see these legends play, in a relaxed but competitive environment that allows the fans to mix with the stars and get those all important photographs or signatures.

    The stars of the show will again include White, Dennis Taylor, John Parrott, Cliff Thorburn, John Virgo and referee, Michaela Tabb .

    In addition there will be a number of special surprise guests along the way, including the ‘Man in the White Suit’, Canada’s Kirk Stevens

    Kirk will be appear  at three events:-

    The Crucible Theatre, Sheffield on Saturday April 9th.

    The Waterfront , Belfast on Friday 27th May.

    Goffs, Co Kildare on Sunday 29th May.

    Kirk has not played in the UK in many years but remains one of the fans favourites from the golden era of the 1980s. Few will forget his semi-final with Jimmy White at the Crucible or his 147 at the Benson and Hedges Masters.  Kirk continues to play snooker in Canada, has recovered from alcohol and substance abuse, and we are proud to welcome him to our squad of Legends.

    The Full 2011 tour dates are

    Saturday 5th February Beau Sejour Leisure Centre, Guernsey
    Saturday 9th April The Crucible Theatre, Sheffield. Tel 0114 249 6000 (on sale 27th Nov)
    Saturday 7th May The Harlequin Theatre, Redhill. Tel 01737 276500
    Sunday 8th May The Charter Hall, Colchester. Tel 01206 282020
    Friday 13th May King Georges Hall, Blackburn. Tel 0844 8471664
    Saturday 14th May Victoria Hall, Stoke Tel 0844 871 7656
    Monday 16th May Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury. Tel 0844 871 7607
    Tuesday 17th May Hutton Leisure Centre, Weston Super Mare. Tel  01934 425900
    Friday 20th May Broxbourne Civic Hall, Hoddesdon Tel 01992 441946
    Saturday 21st May The Newport Centre, Newport. Tel 01633 656 757
    Monday 23rd May The Assembly Rooms Derby, Tel  01332 255800
    Tuesday 24th May Broadway Theatre, Lewisham Tel 020 8690 0002
    Friday 27th May The Waterfront, Belfast. NI. Tel 028 9033 4455
    Sunday 29th May Goffs, Co,Kildare Tel 0818719300
    Thursday 2nd June 2011 The Dome, Doncaster Tel 01302 370777
    Tuesday 7th June South West Snooker Academy , Gloucs. Tel  01452 223214
    Wednesday 8th June The Plymouth Pavilions, Plymouth. Tel  0845 1461460
    Saturday 11th June The Albert Halls, Bolton Tel 01204 334400
    Sunday 12th June Venue Cymru, Llandudno  Tel 01492 872000
    Monday 20th June The Brighton Centre, Brighton Tel 0844 8471515 VIP TICKETS 01273 292 695
    Tuesday 21st June The Hexagon Theatre, Reading Tel  0118 960 6060
    Wednesday 22nd June Fairfield Halls, Croydon Tel 020 8688 9291
    Monday 4th July Penrith Leisure Centre, Penrith Tel 01768 863450
    Tuesday 5th July Kelvin Hall Glasgow. Tel  0844 481 8898
    Wednesday 6th July Eden Court Theatre, Inverness.  Tel  01463 234234
    Thursday 7th July A.E.C.C, Aberdeen Tel 08444 77 9000
    Tuesday 12th  July The Metrodome, Barnsley Tel 01226 730060
    Wednesday 13th July The Auditorium, Grimsby. Tel 0844 847 2426

    Our VIP experience guarantees  every snooker fan a prime seat plus entry to the pre-event champagne reception where you receive a complimentary souvenir brochure and can meet all the legends in person, get your photographs, and autographs.  The VIP package represents a perfect Christmas present for any snooker fan.

    Tickets for our tour will go on sale during November, please contact the theatre’s box office for details.

    The Legends Tour events will also feature a special tribute to its former team member, Alex ‘Hurricane’ Higgins, who sadly passed away earlier this year.  Snooker Legends was created as a platform for players such like Alex to play again in front of his adoring fans, at some of the great snooker venues. We are so glad that he got the chance to go back to the Crucible one final time for what was sadly to be his final snooker match.