After asking our readers what their favourite performances have been over the years, we decided to delve into our archives and dig out some memories of theatre days gone by.
5. Retro theatre snaps
Prince Valiant (Mary Harkness) serenades Red Riding Hood (Barbara Haydn) during the pantomime dress rehearsal at the Sheffield Lyceum Theatre, in December 1955. Photo: Sheffield Newspapers Ltd
6. Retro theatre snaps
Casting Director Tim Swinton with the hopefuls for the six extras for the production of 'Little Women' at the Crucible Theatre in May 1990. Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
7. Retro theatre snaps
The Millennium Bug and Monsters of the City centre's Millennium Loose Theatre Company. Photo: Barry Richardson
8. Retro theatre snaps
Wyn Calvin on centre stage with chorus during a pantomime rehearsal of Humpty Dumpty at the Lyceum Theatre in December 1964. Photo: JPI Media