ONE of the most successful panto runs to date came to an end last week at Crewe Lyceum Theatre.

After a month of full houses and top entertainment bosses at the theatre have said audience figures are up on previous years.

Director Charles Vance made a triumphant return to the Lyceum to fulfil an ambition and direct the Crewe Christmas Panto, Aladdin, for the first time.

The show catered for adults and children alike with a cast full of talent giving laughs and excitement galore.

The Lyceum was unable to release the exact attendance figures but said the run had been a great hit.