And these memories plucked from the YEP archive showcase the different productions which have brought countless smiles to faces when they graced the stage in the city down the decades. READ MORE: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Pantomime memories
Ian White and Angela Billington who were starring in Cinderella at Yeadon Town Hall in 2003. Photo: Third Party
8. Pantomime memories
The cast of Dick Whittington which was being staged at Leeds City Varieties in 2000. Photo: Third Party
9. Pantomime memories
Firefighter Gary Holmes who was playing the ugly sister in the Yeadon Panto in December 1996 is pictured with some of his colleagues at Rawdon Fire Station. From left, are Keith Gale, Barry Whitaker, David Millington, Gary Holmes, Bob Feather and Ian Dorman. Photo: Justin Lloyd
10. Pantomime memories
Singer Alvin Stardust was Captain Hook in Peter Pan at the Grand Theatre in 2001. Photo: Third Party
11. Pantomime memories
Jamaican pantomime Roots and Boots was being staged in the Courtyard Theatre at West Yorkshire Playhouse. Pictured is ballerina Claire Howarth with some of the cast at the rehearsal in December 1997. Photo: Mel Hulme
12. Pantomime memories
Rood Hood was being staged at City Varieties in 2004. Pictured is Deborah McAndrew as Maid Marian, Ian Brandon as Robin Hood and Daniel Coll as Dame Dulcet. Photo: James Hardisty