A special moment of the night was when Sir Ian McKellen appeared on the big screen to wish the theatre ‘Happy Birthday,’ thanking them for the past 50 years. and highlighting the importance a theatre has on a child's education.
The evening included a guided tour of the premises with a chance to see a special exhibition charting the massive growth of the theatre since it was first launched.
5. Lovely photos of a celebration ball to mark the 50th anniversary of Burnley Youth Theatre
. Photo: Vanessa Paiton
6. Lovely photos of a celebration ball to mark the 50th anniversary of Burnley Youth Theatre
. Photo: Vanessa Paiton
7. Lovely photos of a celebration ball to mark the 50th anniversary of Burnley Youth Theatre
. Photo: Vanessa Paiton
8. Lovely photos of a celebration ball to mark the 50th anniversary of Burnley Youth Theatre
. Photo: Vanessa Paiton
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