Those shows could just have been doing it for a bit of fun, while for others it could well have been the start of bigger things to come.
Here we take a look at some of the performers from school plans and nativity events around Chesterfield as well as the amateur dramatic scene.
Take a look at the pictures and see if there is anyone you know.
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5. Cub performers
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School stage The Fantastic Mr Fox in 2009. Our picture shows Anna Lawson, Amber Lemons, Louise Humpage, Chloe Attwood, Eddie Butterfield, Nadia Kleisa , Francesca Morris, Sarah Channon, Chloe Axelby and Hannah Browes. Photo: Submitted

6. Planet rock
Cameron Ward, Melissa Lye, Andy Moore, Rachael Lloyd, Nico Pickard and Sam Jones in Return to the Forbidden Planet at Tupton Hall School in 2006. Photo: Marisa Cashill

7. Best smiles
Jessica Sharratt and Charlotte Noakes with Sally the Sheltie star in Chesterfield Operatic Society's production of Annie in 2007. Photo: JPIMedia

8. Wizard fun
Springwell School, Staveley 'Wizard of Oz' L-R, Josh Skeldon, Tom Cullen, Ashley Knowles, Francesca Morris and Ashley Stevens in Wizard of Oz at Staveley's Springwell School in 2010. Photo: bwj