The King’s Theatre closes this summer for a stunning £25 million transformation – so what a great excuse to dip into the archives once more?These photos first appeared in the Evening News between 1978 and 1984, and feature some instantly recognisable faces.
Enjoy the trip down memory lane!
5. King's Theatre memories
The Gilbert and Sullivan Society brought their production of The Pirates of Penzance to the venue in February 1982. The Pirate King is pictured with two child performers. Photo: Alex Brown
6. King's Theatre memories
The cast of the Southern Light Opera company production of 'A Waltz Dream' in February 1982. Photo: Joe Steele
7. King's Theatre memories
Legendary Scottish entertainers Jack Milroy and Rikki Fulton with some of the woodland creature characters from Babes in the Wood, the 1980 Christmas pantomime Photo: Ian Brand
8. King's Theatre memories
Stephen Robertson and Buff Hardie, two members of the comedy trio Scotland The What? outside the theatre in May 1980. Photo: Joe Steele