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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Cast members from the Morecambe Warblers AOS production of Monty Python's Spamalot.

45. Treading the boards

Cast members from the Morecambe Warblers AOS production of Monty Python's Spamalot. Photo: Submit

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The principals in Morecambe Warblers' production of Irene, Mark Jeffreys (Donald) and Derdrie Percival (Irene).

46. Treading the boards

The principals in Morecambe Warblers' production of Irene, Mark Jeffreys (Donald) and Derdrie Percival (Irene). Photo: LORNE CAMPBELL

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Morecambe Warblers and Morecambe Music Festival were Highly Commended for the Entertainment Award at the Sunshine Awards 2019.

47. Treading the boards

Morecambe Warblers and Morecambe Music Festival were Highly Commended for the Entertainment Award at the Sunshine Awards 2019. Photo: Donna Clifford

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Morecambe Warblers' cast members are Tracy Blenkinship, James Shields, Faye Cooper, Karl Roe, Anna Kenny, Duncan Ryan, Sophie Butler and Karen Wells.

48. Treading the boards

Morecambe Warblers' cast members are Tracy Blenkinship, James Shields, Faye Cooper, Karl Roe, Anna Kenny, Duncan Ryan, Sophie Butler and Karen Wells. Photo: Alex Morris

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