Burnley Youth Theatre welcomed 100 alumni, current and past staff, board members and friends to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
It included an exhibition showing magic moments of the organisation's history, from touring projects to famous visitors and digital screens which hold more than 800 photos from BYT’s archive.
A highlight of the evening saw Sir Ian McKellen appear on a big screen to wish BYT a happy birthday, and highlighting the importance a theatre has on a child's education.