Mansfield Palace Theatre is celebrating a record-breaking year in terms of ticket sales.

More than 100,000 visitors saw a show from April 2016 to March 2017 as attendances rose by 12% — 11,000 additional seats — against the same period the previous year.

The theatre’s cultural services manager, Andrew Tucker (pictured), said: “Breaking the sales record is an amazing tribute to the fantastic talent that has performed on our stage in the last 12 months.

“I find it very exciting we are attracting some of the UK’s most-acclaimed companies, showbiz names and events, which in turn has drawn lots of new audiences through our doors.”

Mike Robinson, director for economic growth, said: “I am very proud to say that not only has Mansfield Palace Theatre staged many more shows in the last year, but the average attendance has increased to 73%.

“This is a great credit to the loyalty and dedication of both its customers and staff. Why don’t you come and see why the seats have been selling so fast?”

To find out what’s coming up at the theatre, contact the Box Office on 01623 633133 or view events online at mansfieldpalace.co.uk