A record year for attendance at Mansfield theatre

Attendance increased from 100,047 to 101,278 over the two consecutive years and broke the previous record of 100,443 set in 2005/06.

The average attendance has also increased from 73 per cent to 75 per cent of each show sold.

Portfolio Holder for Regeneration and Growth, Coun Dave Saunders, said: “I am delighted to see that our Palace Theatre has had its best ever year for theatre attendance which demonstrates the hard work and commitment by all staff and management.

“There is a varied programme of events together with excellent marketing of shows that has contributed to the increase in audience numbers - a result which is not matched by all theatres in such difficult times.”