Mansfield House was positively roaring on Saturday night for a Great Gatsby themed fundraiser in support of two Hunter charities.
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The historic house hosted about 70 people for the fundraising bash, which supported the Umbrella Foundation and the Centre For Hope.
The Umbrella Foundation, founded by Maitland’s Linda Harwood, is a children’s charity that works to relieve the impact of trafficking and poverty in Nepal.
Centre for Hope is a Newcastle charity that empowers disadvantaged Australian youth to respect themselves and engage with their community.
Event organiser Tracey Wilkinson said while she hoped for more attendees, it was a lovely night with many people digging deep to support the cause.
A highlight of the evening was the attendance of Brenton Prince, who played the head guard in Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby.
As a fun way to raise money, Maitland Repertory Theatre actors took Mr Prince hostage, while cigarette girls collected cash from the audience to pay for his release.