THIS year is the 40th anniversary of Idle theatre school Stage 84.

Many Stage 84 pupils have gone on to careers in films, TV productions, pop and musical theatre - including Kimberley Walsh and stars of Coronation Street and Emmerdale.

Here we’re looking back with these archive photos. Recognise anyone you know?

Youngsters performing a routine from High School Musical at the Bradford's Best Awards in 2009Youngsters performing a routine from High School Musical at the Bradford's Best Awards in 2009 (Image: Stage 84)

Bradley Johnson, now an Emmerdale star, is fourth right, front, in Oliver in 2007Bradley Johnson, now an Emmerdale star, is fourth right, front, in Oliver in 2007 (Image: Newsquest)

The cast of a Stage 84 production of We Will Rock You The cast of a Stage 84 production of We Will Rock You in 2008. (Image: Stage 84)

Stage 84 pupils in The Sound of Music at the Alhambra, 1997. Emma Williams, left, went on to be a West End star (Image: Stage 84)

Youngsters at a Stage 84 summer school performing Grease Youngsters at a Stage 84 summer school performing Grease (Image: Newsquest)

The Stage 84 choir after winning at the Robertshaw Festival in 2006The Stage 84 choir after winning at the Robertshaw Festival in 2006 (Image: Newsquest)

Coronation Street's Jack P Shepherd, who plays David Platt in the soap, is third left with these award-winning students in 2006Coronation Street's Jack P Shepherd, who plays David Platt in the soap, is third left with these award-winning students in 2006 (Image: Newsquest)