Casting Director, Tim Swinton with the hopefuls for the six extras for the production of 'Little Women' at the Crucible Theatre in May 1990.Casting Director, Tim Swinton with the hopefuls for the six extras for the production of 'Little Women' at the Crucible Theatre in May 1990.
Casting Director, Tim Swinton with the hopefuls for the six extras for the production of 'Little Women' at the Crucible Theatre in May 1990.

Pictures from yesteryear: Sheffield theatres

With most theatres and indoor performance venues still closed because of Covid-19, we thought you’d be missing your stage shows.
By Daniel Bailey
Published 3rd Sep 2020, 13:16 BST

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.

Do you recognise anyone?

The Heritage New Orleans Brass Band welcomes guests to the re-opening night of the Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield, in December 1990.

1. Retro theatre snaps

The Heritage New Orleans Brass Band welcomes guests to the re-opening night of the Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield, in December 1990. Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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Staff prepare for opening night at the Merlin Theatre, Tintagel House, Nether Edge, Sheffield in March 1969.

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Staff prepare for opening night at the Merlin Theatre, Tintagel House, Nether Edge, Sheffield in March 1969. Photo: JPI Media

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Farewell to Earle Webster from his staff of usherettes at the Crucible Theatre, who were all dressed in their new Laura Ashley outfits to wave him off in May 1986.

3. Retro theatre snaps

Farewell to Earle Webster from his staff of usherettes at the Crucible Theatre, who were all dressed in their new Laura Ashley outfits to wave him off in May 1986. Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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Reopening night of the Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield, in December 1990.

4. Retro theatre snaps

Reopening night of the Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield, in December 1990. Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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