Morecambe Warblers AOS

15/10/2026

We’re proud to share with you that the ‘Hey, Old Friend’ concert has raised an amazing £4,200.00 in tribute to our dear friend, Sharon Bell.

These donations will be shared between two very special charities that supported Sharon and her family; Moya Cole Hospice and CancerCare.

Our heartfelt thanks go to every single person who performed, supported or donated to help celebrate Sharon and to raise such a meaningful amount in her memory.

📸 Ell Dorr

04/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to support our tribute concert, “Hey, Old Friend,” in memory of our wonderful friend Sharon Bell last night 💜

We feel honoured to have spent the evening performing songs, dances and scenes from a variety of shows that Sharon directed, choreographed, performed in, and loved.

We believe Sharon was watching over us, smiling, laughing, dancing and singing along, and we thank our audience for doing the same 🌻

If you would like to donate to the two fantastic charities we are fundraising for, please do follow this link 🔗 https://donate.giveasyoulive.com/fundraising/hey-old-friend-a-tribute-to-sharon-bell. Your support is greatly appreciated 💕

📸 Ell Dorr

27/09/2026

💜 SOLD OUT 💜

Thank you to everyone who has bought a ticket to join us on Saturday to celebrate the life of our dear friend and director, Sharon Bell.

If you have not managed to secure a ticket, but still wish to attend, please contact the box office at Lancaster Grand to be added to the waiting list.

For those that cannot make the event but would like to support, please do consider making a donation via the following link to support the two wonderful charities we are fundraising for 🔗 https://donate.giveasyoulive.com/fundraising/hey-old-friend-a-tribute-to-sharon-bell

31/08/2026

Delighted to announce the below nominations for the upcoming Association of Community Theatre - ACTUK awards 🎭

Benji, Ashleigh, Chris and the Brothers have been recognised again for their hard work and talents 🌟

Massive congratulations to all involved in Joseph and the Amazing Colour Dreamcoat 🌈

02/07/2026

Break a leg to MY Theatre whose production of Disney’s ‘Frozen Jr’ opens tonight at The Dukes, Lancaster! Wishing you all a magical show week in Arendelle ❄️☃️🧊

27/06/2026

Good luck to Warblers member Sam Reeve-Stennett as he takes on a 12k Total Warrior Challenge tomorrow, raising funds for CancerCare North Lancashire and South Cumbria in memory of Sharon Bell 💜

Help Sam Reeve-Stennett raise money to support CancerCare North Lancashire & South Cumbria

16/06/2026

💜 TICKETS NOW ON SALE 💜

“HEY, OLD FRIEND”
A Tribute to Sharon Bell

📆 Saturday 3rd October - 7.30pm
📍 Lancaster Grand Theatre
🔗Book tickets at https://tinyurl.com/3mr6cmfp
📞 Or call the Box Office on 01524 64696

A special concert in memory of Sharon Bell, organised by her friends in the North West theatre community.

Inspired by Sharon’s passion for musical theatre and in celebration of her enduring dedication as a Director, Choreographer, Teacher and Performer, this evening will feature performances from groups that Sharon worked with, including About Theatre, Morecambe Warblers, LADOS - Lancaster Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society, BODS - Barrow Operatic and Dramatic Society, Dance lamata and many more.

Raising funds for Moya Cole Hospice, Greater Manchester and CancerCare North Lancashire and South Cumbria

Drew Bell

14/06/2026

📣 We are delighted that three members of our production team have been nominated in the Association of Community Theatre (ACT) ‘Out of the Spotlight’ Awards, celebrating the unsung heroes and behind-the-scenes volunteers that keep amateur theatre thriving!

👏🏼 Congratulations to Richard, Steve and Karen who have been recognised for their hard work on ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’

Association of Community Theatre - ACTUK

09/05/2026

SAVE THE DATE
and an Invitation to Perform

Organised by some of her friends, a special concert is being planned in tribute to Sharon Bell. The concert will be held at the Lancaster Grand Theatre on Saturday 3rd October, raising funds for Moya Cole Hospice and CancerCare.

The organisers would like to hear from anyone who was involved in any of the following Morecambe Warblers shows and is interested in performing as part of an ensemble number on the night.

(2015) Sweeney Todd
(2017) Half A Sixpence
(2018) Spamalot
(2022) Shrek the Musical
(2023) The Addams Family
(2024) Kinky Boots
(2025) Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

To express interest, please email [email protected] by Friday 15th May.

The organisers know that Sharon was loved by a lot of people, and they will do their best to include as many people as possible in the performance. Please be understanding.

Audience members are also needed and we will be posting as soon as tickets go on sale

04/05/2026

⭐️ CONGRATULATIONS ASHLEIGH! ⭐️

We are delighted for Ashleigh Hartin who has won Best Leading Female in a Musical at the NODA North West Awards for her incredible performance as ‘Narrator’ in ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat ✨