Bobby Knutt, who died in 2017, performed in the city eight times; five at the Crucible in the late 1980s and early 1990s and three times at the Lyceum.
To some he is better known for his TV roles but for Sheffielders he will be remembered for his pantos.
1. Sheffield Lyceum in 1995.
Brian with Fine Time Fontayne and Bobby Knutt at Sheffield Lyceum in 1995. | JPIMedia Photo: JPI Media
2. Cinderella at the Crucible Theatre
Pictured at the dress rehearsal of Cinderella at the Crucible Theatre are, left to right, Chris Johnston as Daffodil, Bobby Knutt as Buttons and Stanley Lloyd as Aubretia - 17th December 1981 | JPIMedia Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
3. Christmas Illuminations
Hannah Townend pictured with Bobby Knutt as she switches on the Sheffield Christmas illuminations - 16 November 1994 | JPIMedia Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
4. Bobby Knutt in Coronation Street.
Bobby Knutt in Coronation Street. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Submitted