Alan Grieves starred as Queen Miranda, the dame, and Tom Martin as King Rufus in a 1972 production. Tell us if you remember ut.placeholder image
Alan Grieves starred as Queen Miranda, the dame, and Tom Martin as King Rufus in a 1972 production. Tell us if you remember ut. | sg

7 of the best panto dames I found from South Tyneside's past

By Chris Cordner

Digital specialist in nostalgia

Published 12th Dec 2024, 16:38 GMT
Updated 12th Dec 2024, 16:40 GMT

The memories might be behind us but these panto dames won’t be forgotten in a hurry

They all lit up stages across South Tyneside in performances between 1972 and 2015.

Altogether now. Join us for a look at Dame Dotty, Queen Miranda and more in these Shields Gazette archive scenes.

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.

5. 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

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Customs House Panto Dames Craig Richardson and Stephen Sullivan have their chests and legs waxed in 2013.

6. Waxing lyrical in 2013

Customs House Panto Dames Craig Richardson and Stephen Sullivan have their chests and legs waxed in 2013. | sg

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Ray Spencer, who played the Dame in 2015, brought a spot of glamour and theatre to Hebburn Lakes nine years ago.

7. Wonderful in 2015

Ray Spencer, who played the Dame in 2015, brought a spot of glamour and theatre to Hebburn Lakes nine years ago. | sg

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