We are saying a fond farewell to the award-winning Bob Stott with a picture tribute to the South Tyneside man who lit up stages for decades.
Today, we remember him through a selection of Shields Gazette archive photos spanning from 1976 to 2016.
They include Bob performing as Dame Dotty, Widow Twankey, and in the Laffalang show. They also include Bob appearing in a Gilbert and Sullivan production in 2014.
Have a look and see how many of these great scenes you remember. And why not get in touch to share your own memories of one of South Tyneside’s brightest stars.
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5. Laffs in 2014
A cast to reckon with from the Laffalang show in this Shields Gazette archive photo from January 2014. | sg
6. The stage was set
Bob, second right, was ready to deliver another great performance in this reminder from 2014. | sg
7. Floating back to 2014
Bob was performing as Noah in the Westovians Easter Laffalang show 11 years ago. | sg
8. Going Dotty in 2012
Customs House panto dame, Dame Dotty, alias Bob Stott, pulls a pint of panto ale at the Wouldhave, Mile End Road. It's a reminder from 2012. | sg