Manningham’s much-loved Carols by Candlelight returns on Friday 12 December, bringing festive cheer to Ruffey Lake Park in Doncaster East.
Experience a magical evening of live music, entertainment and delicious food under the stars – capped off by a dazzling fireworks display.
This year’s event will be hosted by star performer Lucy Durack (above) and local Carols favourite Richard Thomas. They will be joined on stage by a huge line up of local and national artists, with a special guest appearance by Santa himself.
Lucy Durack is one of Australia’s most well-known leading ladies, with major roles in productions including Wicked, Shrek the Musical, Legally Blonde and Midnight the Musical as well as TV series The Letdown, Sisters, A Perfect Pairing and Doctor Doctor. She’s been a judge on Australia’s Got Talent and performed on The Masked Singer.
“I can’t wait to see you at Manningham Carols by Candlelight,” Lucy said.
Richard Thomas has been entertaining audiences for more than 25 years. His musical theatre credits include Mame, Sweet Charity, Follies, The Secret Garden, Les Miserables, Chicago, Rebecca, The Producers, The Phantom of the Opera and Mary Poppins.
The evening will start at 6:00pm with pre-show entertainment on stage and activities for the kids. The main event kicks off at 7:15pm, ending with a spectacular fireworks display at 9:30pm. Bring a picnic, or enjoy delicious food from one of the food trucks on site.
This is a free, but ticketed event. Register online to receive the latest event updates, including any changes due to extreme weather.
Proudly presented by Manningham Council, this event is sponsored by Opal Healthcare, Mercedes Benz Silver Star, Barry Plant and Hologram Zoo.
For more information and updates, visit the Manningham Carols by Candlelight event page, or follow Manningham Council’s Facebook page.
