The 50th anniversary of Doctor Who will be commemorated at the Vivid Sydney festival, it has been announced.

For one night only, on 1st June, a series of 3D illuminations of the Eleventh Doctor and his foes will be displayed on the side of Customs House at Circular Quay. The projections will be accompanied by a medley of Murray Gold’s music from the series, including I am the Doctor.

Vivid Sydney is an annual event celebrating light and music.

Each year the city’s transformed into a spectacular canvas and Doctor Who will be at the heart of the celebrations in 2013 as the popular series officially turns half a century old.

“The collaboration sees Australian creative innovators The Spinifex Group working with the Doctor Who team to create projections that will deliver a unique birthday celebration for the show’s fans,” said NSW Deputy Minister for Trade & Investment, Andrew Stoner.

Above – Doctor Who 3D projections will be displayed on Customs House on 1st June.

In addition, fans in Australia and New Zealand can enjoy Doctor Who on the big screen with screenings of Asylum of the Daleks and The Angels Take Manhattan in select cinemas. See eventcinemas.com.au and villagecinemas.com.au for the full details.

UPDATE: A video of the lights has now been released – check it out in the player below!

The 50th anniversary will be marked on 23rd November in a momentous 3D special.

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