Wolverhampton’s pantomime has broken box office records to rake in £1million, it was announced today. Cinderella, starring Neighbours actor Stefan Dennis and The Krankies, has attracted more than 60,000 guests.

And as the Grand theatre show prepares to come to a close tomorrow, bosses have revealed they have already pulled in £100,000 in ticket sales for next year’s panto Aladdin.

Starring Christopher Biggins, it is expected to be another huge money-spinner for the Lichfield Street venue.

Despite some of the worst winter weather in years and the nation’s belt-tightening, bosses said they were delighted with the success of the 2009/10 show.

The success has been put down to securing 51-year-old Australian Dennis as Dandini, while The Krankies have continued to delight audiences for a third-year running.

Niki Evans, who hails from Staffordshire and played the fairy godmother, has also been a hit with the audience, despite suffering a sprained ankle during a fall on stage.

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