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!
9. King's Theatre memories
Scottish entertainer Peter Morrison, resplendent in tartan trews, with some of the dancers from his show "Songs of Scotland' which played in May 1980. Photo: Unknown
10. King's Theatre memories
Cast of the 1978 pantomime Sinbad - from left, Johnny Beattie, Christian, Una McLean and Gary Denis. Photo: Denis Straughan
11. King's Theatre memories
Four little girls, winners of the Evening News 'Dream Machine' competition, went backstage to meet the ballet dancers at the theatre in August 1978. Photo: Joe Steele