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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Lancaster Red Rose Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society cast for Thoroughly Modern Millie.

13. Treading the boards

Lancaster Red Rose Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society cast for Thoroughly Modern Millie. Photo: Submit

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Some of Annie’s mischievous fellow orphans play peek-a-boo for Lancaster Red Rose Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society’s production of Annie Warbucks.

14. Treading the boards

Some of Annie’s mischievous fellow orphans play peek-a-boo for Lancaster Red Rose Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society’s production of Annie Warbucks. Photo: John Atkinson

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Members of the Morecambe Amateurs' show, The Sound of Music. They are Glen McGloughlin (Captain Von Trapp), Sarah Hicks (Maria), Ray Jenkinson (Herr Zeller), Kay McGloughlin (Mother Abbess) and Tony Young (Admiral Von Schreiber).

15. Treading the boards

Members of the Morecambe Amateurs' show, The Sound of Music. They are Glen McGloughlin (Captain Von Trapp), Sarah Hicks (Maria), Ray Jenkinson (Herr Zeller), Kay McGloughlin (Mother Abbess) and Tony Young (Admiral Von Schreiber). Photo: Submit

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Pearly Queens June Stancliffe and Kath Shallis from Morecambe Amateurs, at Morecambe Day.

16. Treading the boards

Pearly Queens June Stancliffe and Kath Shallis from Morecambe Amateurs, at Morecambe Day. Photo: Nigel Slater

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