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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9. Lots of laughs
Paul Dunn, Bob Stott, Craig Richardson and Viktoria Kay were ready to provide the laughs in this Westovian Theatre scene. | sg

10. Panto star in 1985
Here is Bob in his role as Widow Twankey in a photo which takes us back to 1985. | sg


