The record-breaking figure was announced during a meeting of the district council by David Skipp, cabinet member for leisure, culture & green spaces.
Mr Skipp said that 16,102 had either been to see Jack & The Beanstalk at The Capitol theatre, or had tickets to do so.
Starring John Partridge as Fleshcreep and Emma Lindars as Fairy Fiddlehead, the panto is running until January 5.
Mr Skipp said: “The officers and the staff over at The Capitol should be congratulated on the production.”
Church hall to become homes in Eastleigh
An ‘eyesore’ church hall in Bursledon will be converted into three homes as planning permission is finally granted.
Taxi drivers licensed by Mid Sussex District Council will soon have to allow customers to pay by card
The decision was made during a meeting of the full council and follows and eight-week public consultation on the changes.
Mid Sussex pavement licence charge
Mid Sussex businesses wishing to place chairs and tables outside their premises will now have to pay up to £500 to do so.
Portsmouth military homes buyback
650 Military homes in Portsmouth will be put back into public ownership after the government struck a landmark deal.
Help shape West Sussex roads
Motorists across West Sussex are being asked for feedback to help shape the West Sussex Road Safety Strategy.
Track Santa as he makes his way to the South
NORAD is tracking Santa, and V2 Radio is monitoring Red One as he makes his way around the globe.
The RSPCA is advising people in the South against purchasing pets as Christmas gifts
The organisation issued the warning after a branch in Chichester recently welcomed a 10-week-old puppy that had unexpectedly been given as a gift earlier this month.
More council tax support for the lowest earners in Portsmouth
Following a public consultation, city councillors have approved a transition to a banded council tax support scheme.
More than 200 virtual ward beds in Sussex ready to support people at home this festive season
This festive season residents across Sussex will benefit from the support of virtual wards, enabling them to receive hospital-level care from the comfort of their homes.
The big Christmas getaway in the South starts now
Motorists across the South are being advised to ensure their vehicles are fit for travel before embarking on their Christmas journeys.
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