Becky Halpin and Sophie Butler who shared the part of Elle in Legally Blonde by Morecambe Warblers with the four dogs who auditioned for the show. The dog chosen was Lola (second right).placeholder image
Becky Halpin and Sophie Butler who shared the part of Elle in Legally Blonde by Morecambe Warblers with the four dogs who auditioned for the show. The dog chosen was Lola (second right).

Join us on a theatrical journey with these 50 pictures of Lancaster and Morecambe shows through the decades

By Debbie Butler
Published 17th Jan 2025, 10:49 GMT
Updated 17th Jan 2025, 10:54 GMT

Lancaster and Morecambe has its fair share of budding thespians.

Several amateur theatrical groups present their yearly productions to enthusiastic audiences and have done so for many years.

This gallery of pictures dates from the 1960s to more recent times, and includes performances by the Morecambe Warblers, the Morecambe Amateurs, Lancaster Amateur Dramatic & Operatic Society (LADOS) and Lancaster Red Rose Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society.

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Simon Kay and Kerry Hartin, the stars of Me and My Girl, which was being presented by Morecambe Warblers at the Grand Theatre, Lancaster.

37. Treading the boards

Simon Kay and Kerry Hartin, the stars of Me and My Girl, which was being presented by Morecambe Warblers at the Grand Theatre, Lancaster. Photo: John Atkinson

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Honore played by Argo Ashton gets his hair cut by Simon Kay in a scene from Gigi being presented by Morecambe Warblers.

38. Treading the boards

Honore played by Argo Ashton gets his hair cut by Simon Kay in a scene from Gigi being presented by Morecambe Warblers. Photo: John Atkinson

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Morecambe Warblers AOS promoting their forthcoming performance of South Pacific in the parade at Bare Festival in 2014.

39. Treading the boards

Morecambe Warblers AOS promoting their forthcoming performance of South Pacific in the parade at Bare Festival in 2014. Photo: Paul Simpson

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The Morecambe Warblers celebrating 100 years of song on their float at Morecambe Carnival.

40. Treading the boards

The Morecambe Warblers celebrating 100 years of song on their float at Morecambe Carnival. Photo: MICHAEL WHITE

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