The boys in Fagin's gang for Oliver, performed by Lancaster Red Rose AODS at the Grand Theatre.placeholder image
The boys in Fagin's gang for Oliver, performed by Lancaster Red Rose AODS at the Grand Theatre.

More nostalgic pictures show local actors, singers and dancers performing at Lancaster theatre through the years

By Debbie Butler
Published 21st Oct 2026, 10:13 BST

Actors, dancers and singers have been treading the boards at Lancaster’s Grand Theatre for thousands of years.

Our archives contain hundreds of pictures taken during past performances and rehearsals on the Grand stage.

This is our second photo gallery showing just some of the pictures we’ve taken at the theatre in years gone by.

We’re sure these 42 photos will bring back many fond memories.

In case you missed it: 40 pictures bring back memories of Lancaster theatre through the decades including local dance schools and drama groups

Some of the cast of Hairspray, showing at The Grand Theatre, Lancaster. They are, from left, John Haydock as Wilbur, Robbie Love as Edna Turnblad and Holly Brown as her daughter.

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Some of the cast of Hairspray, showing at The Grand Theatre, Lancaster. They are, from left, John Haydock as Wilbur, Robbie Love as Edna Turnblad and Holly Brown as her daughter. Photo: David Hurst

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Sharing the parts of Oliver and Artful Dodger for a Lancaster Red Rose AODS production of Oliver are, from left, Adam Hilton (Oliver), Shay Kennedy (Artful Dodger), Eliott Johnson (Artful Dodger) and Sam Porteous (Oliver).

30. Lancaster Grand

Sharing the parts of Oliver and Artful Dodger for a Lancaster Red Rose AODS production of Oliver are, from left, Adam Hilton (Oliver), Shay Kennedy (Artful Dodger), Eliott Johnson (Artful Dodger) and Sam Porteous (Oliver). Photo: Submit

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Stagecoach Lancaster School's Out For Summer who performed Olivia, Alice's Tales In Wonderland and Glee The Musical at the Grand Theatre. Pictured are Florence Darlington, Mara Corey, Harry Kay, Ben Slater, Elliot Johnson and Adam Kay.

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Stagecoach Lancaster School's Out For Summer who performed Olivia, Alice's Tales In Wonderland and Glee The Musical at the Grand Theatre. Pictured are Florence Darlington, Mara Corey, Harry Kay, Ben Slater, Elliot Johnson and Adam Kay. Photo: Garth Hamer

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Displaying some of the costumes from Lancaster Footlights' wardrobe at a Grand Theatre open day are Sally Fisher, Alec Crouch and Jan Crouch.

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Displaying some of the costumes from Lancaster Footlights' wardrobe at a Grand Theatre open day are Sally Fisher, Alec Crouch and Jan Crouch. Photo: Garth Hamer

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