Cinderella to be staged at The Hilton Brighton Metropole

Cinderella is being staged at the Hilton Metropole from December 20 to 30 by David Hill's E3 Events.

There will be 20 performances, double the number there were last year, and tickets go on sale at 5pm today.

Last year's panto saw Anita Dobson star in Aladdin at the Brighton Centre.

This year's cast has not yet been announced.

"Following the tremendous success of Aladdin last year, we are very excited to announce our spectacular new production of Cinderella this year at the Hilton Brighton Metropole,” said Mr Hill.

"The Brighton Family Panto journey started here with our first production of Cinderella in 2017.

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"It seems apt that we are returning with Cinders to this iconic seafront venue in December, and with our longest run to date.

"We cannot wait to get started. It may only be the start of spring, but tickets are going on sale today and we know they will go fast."

Anita Dobson (Image: E3)

Rekha Sohun, general manager of the Metropole, is thrilled that panto is returning to the hotel.

"The hotel has undergone a £26 million refurbishment,” she said.

“This is the perfect time to bring back the city's biggest and best Christmas panto and showcase the hotel at the same time.

"David and E3 are one of our biggest partners and this move back to the Hilton just further strengthens our special relationship."

Brighton’s Donatello restaurant will once again be headline sponsor.

The restaurant’s founder, the late Sue Addis, supported the panto from the inaugural show and her legacy has been continued by sons Leo and Mikele.

Each performance will also support and raise money for The Focus Foundation, a local grant-giving charity. Every penny donated to The Focus Foundation will be spent supporting charities who look to enhance the lives of children and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds in Sussex.

To book, go to www.brightonfamilypanto.com