Shrek and Kung Fu Panda are lighting up Rosebud’s foreshore live under the Big Top until April 30 at an Australian-first exhibition of some of DreamWorks Animation’s best-known characters in a large-scale lantern experience.

Lights by DreamWorks – The Experience is an interactive, walkthrough experience for all ages and is set to attract more than 150,000 local and international visitors who will marvel at more than 100 of DreamWorks’ characters brought to life. Modelled on the traditional Chinese lantern festival, Lights by DreamWorks features huge illuminated figures familiar to the fans of the Shrek, Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon and Madagascar movies.

“It’s very exciting to be able to bring our wonderful lantern experience to Australia for the very first time,” said DreamWorks Consumer Products’ country director, Jo Pascoe.  “We’re looking forward to seeing eyes young and old light up when they experience our large-scale illuminated characters in such a beautiful part of Victoria.”

Visitors will also be treated to a variety of scenographic pieces, LED furnishings, themed technology and learning zones, an immersive cinema experience and an animatronic dragon.

The State Government is supporting the event through the $20 million Regional Events Fund.

“Lights by DreamWorks – The Experience is an event for the whole family,” said event director Keith Brown. “We can’t wait to bring this spectacular event to Victoria.”

Lights by DreamWorks – The Experience is open until April 30 under the Big Top, The Village
Green, Rosebud. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com.au) or by calling 1300 307 740. More: www.dreamworkslights.com.au