THIS year’s Lyceum Theatre pantomime in Crewe has already broken all box office records.

Beauty And The Beast, starring Big Brother winner Craig Phillips, former Neighbours beauty Lara Sacher and Hollyoaks hunk Matt Milburn, runs until Sunday, January 6, but there is still time to purchase tickets.

However, theatre staff are warning prospective panto-goers to book as soon as possible or face the wrath of the little ones this Christmas.

Lyceum marketing manager Philippa Unett says: “The show so far has been an outstanding success. Schoolchildren love it and make more noise than I ever thought possible.

“Although sales are bigger than ever for this year’s production we still have some availability of seats, particularly in the week between Christmas and New Year, which would make a perfect Christmas present for the family.”

. For tickets, priced £10 to £17, phone the box office on 01270 537333.