A RECORD number of tickets has already been sold for the Christmas pantomime at Birmingham's Hippodrome Theatre.

This year's panto is a spectacular production of Cinderella, starring Brian Conley, who will bring his superb comedy and vocal talents to the role of Buttons, and make the story his own by introducing his favourite characters 'Nick Frisby' and 'Dangerous Brian' to the plot!

Appearing alongside Brian is Shobna Gulati, known to millions for her role as Sunita Alahan in Coronation Street and more recently Where the Heart Is, as the Fairy Godmother.

With a strong support cast and the promise of a sensational coach transformation scene theatre officials say tickets are already selling like the proverbial hot cakes and the advice is to make sure you don't disappoint family and friends this Christmas and book your tickets now - otherwise not even your Fairy Godmother will be able to help!