Stars of stage and screen will lend their talents to Yarraville’s Carols in the Gardens this Saturday night.
Thousands of people are expected to turn out for the 22nd anniversary of the carols evening, a free event hosted by the Rotary Clubs of Yarraville and West Footscray and the Footscray-Yarraville City Band.
Australian stage, television and film actor Kevin Harrington will compere the event featuring local performers and guest artists. A mass choir will bring together choristers from the School of Hard Knocks, Footscray Sings, THECHO!R, Willin Wimmin and The Divine Divas of Sunbury.
The Footscray-Yarraville City Band, Hyde Street Youth Band, Western Brass and pianist Adam Przewlocki will provide music along with opera singers including Danielle Matthews, Belinda Sofra, Nicholas Coghlan, Adrian McEniery and internationally acclaimed local soprano Margaret Haggart.
A special guest appearance by Santa is tipped, and the evening will be completed with the traditional fireworks display.
Yarraville Carols in the Gardens will start at 7pm this Saturday in Yarraville Gardens, Hyde Street.
