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Family Christmas Concert Returns to Riverside Theatres in December

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After a sell-out show in 2014, the family Christmas concert, Festive Favourites, will return to Riverside Theatres on 12 and 13 December to celebrate the festive season with timeless holiday tunes.

Festive Favourites will feature an incredible 30-piece band from City of Holroyd Brass Band combined with some of the immensely talented singers from recent hit musical productions Mary Poppins, Phantom of the Opera, Beauty and the Beast, and Annie.

The concert will include traditional carols such as Deck the Halls and Silver Bells, contemporary favourites including I Saw Mummy Kissing Santa Claus and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, as well as a few surprises throughout the evening.

Taking to the stage will be singers from Packemin Productions' shows including David Tucker (Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast), Kelsi Boyden (Belle in Beauty and the Beast and Meg Giry in Phantom of the Opera), and Stella Barahona (Annie in Annie and Jane Banks inMary Poppins).

Rounding out the festive celebrations and sure to delight children in the audience will be a special appearance from the jolly man in the red suit, Santa!

Compere: Jordan Vassallo; Singers: David Tucker, Carolyn Reed, Julian Kuo, Kelsi Boyden; Children singers: Stella Barahona, Imogen Van-Stolk, Ashlee Juergens, Julia Thompson, Kayla Wong and Natalie NG.

When: Saturday 12 December at 7pm and Sunday 13 December at 2pm

Tickets: Adult $28 / Conc $23 / Youth $19 / Child $19

Where: Riverside Theatres - Corner of Church and Market Streets, Parramatta

Bookings: From the Box Office (02) 8839 3399 or www.riversideparramatta.com.au

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