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Curtain falls on Shrewsbury's record breaking panto

Families waved goodbye to the cast of Peter Pan as the record breaking pantomime came to the end of its six week run in Shrewsbury.

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Returning director and Dame Brad Fitt said: 'It may have been a six week run but it only feels like a few moments.

"The cast and I have had a wonderful time. Shrewsbury always makes us feel so welcome, it really does feel like our second home.

"Myself and the cast would just like to say thank you from the bottom of our hearts to each and every one of you that's made this year's panto so special."

Smashing previous box office records, final tickets sales have been revealed at over 38,500, beating the previous year's total by more than two thousand.

Visitors have also been incredibly generous – a series of bucket collections, throughout the run, managed to raise around £5,500 for local charity Hope House.

Over the 60-show run, audiences have been treated to panto favourites lavish costumes, jokes and songs and the chance to join in.

There were also a few more unusual attractions such as as a breakdancing dog and a gaggle of unconventional mermaids.

The fire-filled finale of the first act and the magical flying scenes with Peter Pan and the children have also been an audience favourite.

Theatre manager David Jack said: "This has been a fantastic production and Evolution have produced another great show.

"I can't wait for Dick Whittington next year, and it seems I'm not alone.

"We have already sold 2,000 tickets for next year's show and are expecting it to be another huge success."

Tickets for next year's pantomime Dick Whittington are available by contacting the Theatre Severn box office on 01743 281 281 or by visiting www.theatresevern.co.uk

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