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Introducing Riverside’s Morning Movie Club – take a break, come and grab a cuppa and a movie in Rafferty’s Cinema.
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A monthly comedy gig featuring three stand-up comedians.
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As the days grow shorter and the chill of winter sets in, Riverside Theatres welcomes you to embrace the warmth and magic of live performance. It's hard to believe just how swiftly the year is passing, and yet here we are, ready to indulge in the joy, laughter, and drama that only theatre can offer.
As we bid farewell to the warmer months of summer, we invite you to join us for an unforgettable journey through our autumn and winter program. From heartwarming tales to side-splitting comedy, our lineup promises to light up the dark winter nights and leave you uplifted and inspired.
Kickstarting off April, we're proud to present Wild Dogs Under My Skirt, a work that comes to us from New Zealand and off-Broadway. The production breathes fierce life into poetry, womanhood and the unsettling challenge to tradition and conformity. For our youngest theatregoers, we have a spectacular school holiday program with Flying Fruit Fly Circus’ Tempo, featuring an extraordinary ensemble of young performers aged 12 to 18. In addition, we're excited to welcome back the return of international smash hit 360 ALLSTARS. In the July school holidays, enjoy the winner of the coveted Children's Choice Award and a sell-out Edinburgh Fringe sensation Children are Stinky and The Bugalugs Bum Thief, based on book by Tim Winton.
Music enthusiasts, rejoice! Our lineup features a diverse range of sounds. Award-winning singer-songwriter Kate Miller-Heidke traverses the worlds of folk, pop, opera and musical theatre playing her greatest hits and stories from across her varied career. Two of Australia's most brilliant exponents of both early and contemporary singing, Celeste Lazarenko and Helen Sherman, join the Australian Haydn Ensemble to collaborate on
a ravishing program with Heavenly Sopranos. Then following the international success of Stalin’s Piano, virtuoso pianist Sonya Lifschitz and composer Robert Davidson create a series of musical portraits spanning centuries of female leaders, scientists and artists in So Much Myself: Piano Portraits
We return with some your favourites including Sydney Writers’ Festival’s ABC Radio Sydney Drive with Richard Glover featuring Thank God It’s Friday, Sydney Comedy Festival Gala, International Short Film Festival Flickerfest and the Behind the Lines: The year in political cartoons exhibition.
And perhaps most exciting of all is Queensland Theatre and New Theatrical’s stunning work Gaslight in late June. Get in early to witness this gripping psychological thriller with the best seats in the house - you won’t want to miss it. Plus, be sure to catch either the compelling exploration of families and generational divides in Riverside’s National Theatre of Parramatta's Karim by acclaimed playwright James Elazzi or Heather Miller in STC’s RBG: Of Many, One
We're excited to welcome you back to our house – your local house – for an unforgettable night out at the theatre. So bundle up, grab a friend, and join us as we celebrate the magic of live performance this winter season.
Craig McMaster Director | Riverside Theatres
FRI 3 MAY
12 & 19 MAY
FRI 24 MAY
LADY SINGS THE BLUES VOL 2
A story about women in song, their hurts, struggles and pain whilst their beauty remains the same. Combining Prinnie Stevens’ musical theatre, pop, soul and gospel experience to create a diverse show like no other. Volume 2 will feature the greats: Billie Holiday, Mahalia Jackson, Nina Simone, Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Tina Turner and more.
Experience the enchanting fusion of opera, pop, jazz, musical theatre and Original Philippine Music (OPM) in one spectacular showcase. Renowned for his captivating performances and versatile vocal range, Marcus Rivera (Miss Saigon, The King and I, Sweeney Todd) promises to transport you on a melodious journey like no other.
Best known for his iconic song The Band Played Waltzing Matilda, with 14 albums to his credit, appearances at every major Folk & Country Music Festival all around the world and a touring schedule that has included eight tours of North America, 10 times round Europe and multiple Australian shows, Eric Bogle has decided that it is time to take it easy. This will be his last extensive tour in Australia.
SUN 7 APR
SUN 5 MAY
RIVERSIDE THEATRES PRESENTS AUSTRALIAN HAYDN ENSEMBLE
JEWELS OF THE BAROQUE WITH CELESTE LAZARENKO & HELEN SHERMAN
Celeste Lazarenko and Helen Sherman are two of Australia's most brilliant exponents of both early and contemporary singing. Now they join the AHE to collaborate on a ravishing program of familiar and neglected masterworks, including the incomparable Stabat Mater by Pergolesi. A concert to lift the soul and gladden the heart.
RIVERSIDE THEATRES PRESENTS SONYA LIFSCHITZ
Following the international success of Stalin’s Piano, virtuoso pianist Sonya Lifschitz and composer Robert Davidson create a series of musical portraits spanning centuries of female artists, scientists and leaders. Weaving together virtuoso piano, archival footage, recorded speech and narrative, Lifschitz and Davidson deliver a new audiovisual tour de force celebrating stories of courage and discovery by women who have shaped our culture, our society, and our world.
RIVERSIDE THEATRES PRESENTS
LEMONY S PUPPET THEATRE & LAURENDATES
5 Apr
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Travel through time and space in this inspiring world premiere story about discovery and connection.
Asmin, a newly-arrived Turkish refugee is struggling with remote learning when a magical cat (and the wonders of cyberspace) lead her to Victorian-era mathematician Ada Lovelace. Together, connected across time, they find commonality in numbers and philosophy, and inspiration to follow their dreams.
In this imagined place, shaped by real events, we explore how far we have come in education rights for girls, how far we have to go, and the world-altering shifts that occur when we empower young women to reach their full potential.
DATES
5 – 7 Apr
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Rock got no reason, rock got no rhyme…You better get me to school on time!
Sydney Youth Musical Theatre is proud to present School of Rock the Musical, based on the hilarious hit movie which follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn an extra bit of cash by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious school. There he turns a class of straight-A pupils into a guitar-shredding, bassslapping, mind-blowing rock band. But can he get them to the Battle of the Bands without their parents and the school's headmistress finding out?
With its sensational live kids' rock band, it is a loving testimony to the transformative power of music. Get ready to ROCK!
DATES
10 Apr
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Combining Greek Tragedy, Epic and Physical Theatre to deliver a gripping experience with a thumping soundtrack. One of the great plays of the Western Canon, this psychological thriller follows the story of Medea, as the pressures of court politics, family, and discrimination within the patriarchy start to unravel her world. Themes that are, unfortunately, just as relevant today.
Medea is a former barbarian princess who left her world behind for the man she loves. When she learns that her husband Jason, leader of the Argonauts, is planning to leave her to marry Glauce, the Greek Princess of Corinth, her love and passion turns to blind rage. With her place in Greek society already under threat, Medea is then banished into exile. This devastating betrayal drives Medea to plot a shocking and calculated revenge on Jason, and take back control in a society ruled by men.
Shock Therapy Arts is proudly supported by the City of Gold Coast.
DATES
18 – 20 Apr
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“a rhythmic, exuberant and startling work of theatre”
– New York Theatre
Touring across New Zealand and performing off-Broadway in New York snapping up awards since 2016, Wild Dogs Under My Skirt breathes fierce life into poetry, womanhood and the unsettling challenge to tradition and conformity.
Vivid, passionate, and compelling, Wild Dogs Under My Skirt is flush with humour and pure entertainment.
Originally co-produced by Silo Theatre and Auckland Arts Festival This tour is made possible with the support of Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa.
DATES
16 – 17 Apr
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★★★★ “The Fruities prove once again that they are among Australia’s best circus companies for new talent with another on-song show.” – Arts Hub
Featuring an extraordinary ensemble of young performers aged between 12 and 18 who not only possess dazzling circus skills but also play instruments!
Shifting between striking aerial acts and highly choreographed acrobatic chaos, Tempo draws heavily on the traditional knockabout humour of the Flying Fruit Fly Circus – a trademark of the company over many years. Magic, slapstick, juggling, balancing, acrobatics and aerials tumble in, out and around the concert grand piano.
With no dialogue and plenty of gasp-inducing action, Tempo appeals to every age and is suitable, or perhaps essential, for all families during the school holidays.
DATES
19 – 22 Apr
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★★★★★ “electric energy, the audience hooked and cheering within minutes” – The Stage
BMX, basketball, breakdancing, beatboxing, acrobatics, drumming and more, the international smash hit returns!
A phenomenal physical performance exploring all forms of rotation, 360 ALLSTARS connects the street with the elite to deliver a supercharged urban circus. Boasting a stellar international cast of World Champion and World Recordholding athletes and artists, 360 ALLSTARS is a spectacular fusion of the extraordinary artistry that emerges from street culture.
Add to this a stunning live soundtrack delivered by award winning musicians, coupled with spectacular video projections, 360 ALLSTARS is as aurally exciting as it is visually astounding.
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DATES
3 – 4 May
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SHAKE & STIR WITH SHANNON MOLLOY★★★★★ “The perfect night at the theatre.” – Broadway World
Based on the best-selling memoir by award-winning journalist Shannon Molloy, Fourteen is the inspirational true story of growing up gay in central Queensland, transformed into a powerful must-see theatre production.
Set to a nostalgic mixtape of 90s bangers from all your faves, from Shania Twain to The Spice Girls, Fourteen addresses the trials and tribulations of growing up with honesty, humour, and heart.
This project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. Originally co-produced with QPAC and Brisbane Festival.
DATES
11 May
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A much celebrated production of this incredible play from Artistic Director, Damien Ryan. The existential crisis facing our world today has triggered a deafening chorus of ‘How dare you!’, screamed from the heart of our planet’s youth. And it’s not just about climate issues. What can children teach us in their struggle to be heard?
Sport for Jove’s furiously energetic new production of Romeo & Juliet dazzled and moved thousands, characterised by a true vision of today’s youth - some of Australia’s most exciting young actors of Shakespeare taking on Juliet, Romeo, Paris, Mercutio, Benvolio, Balthazar - surrounded by an extraordinary cast of experienced players, gives this production an authenticity and honest rawness, danger and the genuine awkwardness of youth.
DATES
9 – 11 May
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“The unison choreography was rippling and there were sinuous repeated phrases of movement. Most impressive.”
– Sydney Arts Guide.
None Of Us questions the concept of ownership, identity and connection to place.
Choreographed by DUTI Dance Company director Mathew Mizyed, the work showcases some of Sydney’s leading versatile dance artists, Rachell Dade, Andrew Huynh and Chantelle Landayan. The work is deeply connected to the idea of ownership with place, people and time.
The choreography is a blend of soft and strong, fluid and fixed, constant and still and is fostered organically through Mathew’s patient creative process. None of Us is created with original music by Tony Buchen.
RIVERSIDE
CATCHING DIAMONDS TOUR 2024 WITH GEORGIA MOONEY
DATES
25 May
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Kate Miller-Heidke is an award-winning singer-songwriter who traverses the worlds of folk, pop, opera and musical theatre. She has performed on stages as varied as the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Coachella, the New York Metropolitan Opera, the Eurovision Song Contest, the Sydney Opera House, and the Roebuck Bay Hotel, Broome. And now, after long months locked away writing songs, she's hitting the road to play in dozens of beautiful theatres around Australia including Riverside Theatres. Kate will be playing her greatest hits and most beloved pop songs, as well as performing tracks from her original musicals Muriel's Wedding the Musical and the new Bananaland, some unexpected covers, taking requests, and telling stories from across her varied career. Excitingly, she'll also be debuting new material from her forthcoming 6th studio album, which will dive deep into the genre of gothic folk.
This is a special opportunity to see Kate in intimate, stripped-back mode, accompanied by her long-term collaborator Keir Nuttall on guitar.
DATES
30 May – 2 Jun
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★★★★★ "One of the all-time great performances" – The Sydney Morning Herald
After a wildly popular, sold-out premiere season in 2022, this smash-hit production arrives at Riverside, with the brilliant Heather Mitchell reviving her award-winning “virtuosic performance” (The Conversation) of the woman who changed the face of the American legal system: the indomitable Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
The second woman to be appointed to the US Supreme Court, Ruth Bader Ginsburg was both a trailblazer in the American judiciary and a fierce advocate for gender equality and reproductive rights. Now, her life is brought to the stage by the extraordinary pen of Olivier Awardwinning Australian playwright Suzie Miller (Prima Facie).
Riverside presents a diverse range of cinema events - feature films, independent films, Australian and world films, the best of world stages captured live and screened at Riverside with interviews and special events.
Some highlights include NT Live: The Motive and the Cue, Exhibition On Screen: John Singer Sargent, Royal Ballet: Swan Lake and NT Live: NYE.
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DATES
1 Jun
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A magical theatre performance for children and families inspired by the works of celebrated author Libby Hathorn.
Incredibilia reminds us all of our loving families, bestest friends and the value of home. It’s all really INCREDIBLE!
Incredibilia has been adapted for the stage by acclaimed theatre-maker, Kim Carpenter (of Theatre of Image) with music by Peter Kennard’s extraordinary one-man band and lighting by Matt Cox.
Incredibilia celebrates the imagination through inventive storytelling, the joy of creative play with music, song and an extraordinary collection of 101 curious objects, magically brought to life by two outstanding multi-talented musical performers Manon Gunderson-Briggs (Come From Away, Muriel's Wedding The Musical) and Fabio Jaconelli (Falsettos).
Presented by arrangement with The State Library of NSW. Original Artwork © by Kim Carpenter All Rights reserved
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DATES
14 – 15 Jun
★★★★★ "A truly exceptional production that is winsome, lyrical and at times even transcendent. This outstanding production is not to be missed" – Arts Hub
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Mot wakes up one morning to find that her heart is missing from her chest. She can breathe; she has a pulse—but she feels… nothing. So, she decides to go and look for it. With her dog enlisted as co-pilot, Mot heads down the Highway of Lost Hearts: into the deepest core of the Australian outback.
An allegory for a country that’s lost its heart, Highway of Lost Hearts is half gritty road journey, half magic realism and all heart. It leaves you pondering the question: when your heart goes missing, what lengths will you go to in order to find it again?
RIVERSIDE
STARRING CATHERINE ALCORN
DATES
21 Jun
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A spectacularly joyous music and comedy event starring multiple award-winner Catherine Alcorn channeling the legendary Bette Midler.
Direct from her SOLD OUT seasons at Darlinghurst Theatre Company, The Divine Miss Bette returns to Riverside for a limited time only.
A bawdy, brash and rapturous experience, The Divine Miss Bette will take you on a thrilling roller coaster ride when Alcorn belts out the diva’s classics including ‘Friends’, ‘In The Mood’, ‘Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy’, ‘Do You Wanna Dance’, ‘The Rose’, ‘Wind Beneath My Wings’ and more.
Backed by a live band and dancers, don’t miss your chance to catch the magnificent Catherine Alcorn as The Divine Miss Bette in this thrilling concert experience.
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FEATURING JENNY TIAN, DILRUK JAYASINHA, LIZZY HOO & BEC CHARLWOOD
Sat 22 June
RIVERSIDE THEATRES PRESENTS AN AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA PRODUCTION
BASED ON THE BOOK BY OLIVER JEFFERS
ADAPTED FOR THE STAGE BY SANDRA ELDRIDGE WITH ORIGINAL MUSIC BY ELENA KATS-CHERNIN
DATES
29 Jun
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Based on the book by international best-selling author Oliver Jeffers, How to Catch a Star is brand new ACO Families production which will take you on a journey from awe and wonder, through perseverance to triumph.
In a stunning adaptation by Sandra Eldridge, Jeffers’ magical tale about reaching for dreams will be brought to life on stage through storytelling and exquisite new music by Elena Kats-Chernin, performed by an ACO string quartet. This enchanting performance will leave audiences of all ages filled with hope and optimism.
RIVERSIDE THEATRES PRESENTS CIRCUS TRICK TEASE
DATES
11 – 13 Jul
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Winners of the coveted Children's Choice Award and a sell-out Edinburgh Fringe sensation, this award-winning kid's comedy can't wait to perform in Parramatta!
High calibre circus, a rocking soundtrack, and genuine belly laughs propelled the Australian debut of Children are Stinky to Sell-Out seasons across the world. This is a show to be seen. Suitable for ages 3 - 12. Innovative stagecraft combined with mischievous fun have wowed reviewers and audiences alike with their focus on high skilled acrobatics and entertaining circus mix with a fun accessible narrative. Children are Stinky challenges children to step on stage and prove themselves worthy, smart, coordinated, and imaginative against these ridiculous circus performers resulting in wonderful interaction and an audience of proud kids and parents.
RIVERSIDE
BASED ON THE BOOK BY TIM WINTON
ADAPTED FOR THE STAGE BY SANDRA ELDRIDGE, TIM MCGARRY, EVA DI CESARE
DATES
17 – 21 Jul
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SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
A bum-tastic adventure awaits as Skeeta, Mick and Billy take on an investigation to try and find the missing bums of Bugalugs. Who is the Bugalugs bum thief?
Skeeta Anderson and the whole town of Bugalugs wake up one morning to find that their bums are gone.
They can't sit, they can't keep their pants up, and they can barely stand!
There's just a big hollow where a bum should be. And not only Skeeta's bum, but the bum of every person in the town of Bugalugs. All 496 of them!
Skeeta Anderson, Mick Misery and Billy Marbles begin their adventure to catch the thief and get their bums back!
Who is the Bugalugs bum thief?
The inaugural Africa Film fest Australia is a 3- day curatorial African festival showcasing both international and local contemporary films from Africa and the diaspora. Africa Film Fest Australia is a project of Arts & Cultural Exchange and a dedicated team of Afro Australian curators. The festival is supported by Riverside Theatres, Screen NSW, City of Parramatta and Multicultural NSW. Join us in celebrating the richness and diversity of African cinema in Sydney.
Fri 19 – Sun 21 July
RIVERSIDE THEATRES PRESENTS ACCESSIBLE ARTS AND CRIPS & CREEPS IN ASSOCIATION WITH ARTS ON TOUR
DATES
20 Jul
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Showcasing some of Australia’s funniest comedians with disability or chronic illness, this raucous accessible comedy event boasts a line-up of award-winning performers with entertaining and uncensored insights into disability and oh-so-much more!
With razor-sharp wit and undeniable charm, the Are You Pulling My Leg? line-up brings to the stage hilarious and uncensored insights into disability. From awkward encounters to side-splitting observations that cut to the quick, no subject is off-limits. Venturing much further than disability, their quick quips highlight the many facets of their lives, relationships, experiences and personalities.
This show will be live captioned and Auslan interpreted to help everyone get the punchlines. Auslan interpretation is available upon request at the time of booking. Please note that we require at least 72 hours’ notice for Auslan requests.
DATES
From 25 Jul
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How do you leave when you can’t leave?
Karim and Layla watch the trains roll in and dream of getting out of this small town. Joe searches the streets of Tahmoor for hidden treasures that might help pay the bills. Abdul opens his home and his heart to a young man in need…
Written by the three-time nominated playwright at the NSW Premier’s Literary Award, James Elazzi (Lady Tabouli, Queen Fatima and Son of Byblos) weaves his signature humour and tenderness in this brand-new play. Set on the rural outskirts of New South Wales, Karim tells a complex story of family ties and generational divides as young Karim’s life takes an unexpected turn when he discovers an oud, a traditional Middle Eastern instrument, and realises that this may be the key to a new destiny.
Join us for this world premiere production that shows how love can be found in the most unexpected of places.
Shows, events and program will be announced soon!
17 AUG
SAT 24 AUG
RIVERSIDE THEATRES PRESENTS A SIMONNE SMILES PRODUCTION GOLD
A magical ballet of friendship and love set in the Australian bush during the historic gold rush. Told entirely through the dance form of ballet, Gold is a journey through both Australia's early migrant history and Aboriginal mythology, in an accessible, non-verbal mode of performance that will delight and engage.
RIVERSIDE THEATRES PRESENTS OPERA AUSTRALIA
PUCCINI
On a freezing Christmas Eve, love sparks. Two hands meet in the dark and four friends’ lives change forever in this operatic favourite.
Experience the romance of the original bohemian love story.
Some emotions are too big for words alone, and for that, we have music.
La Bohème exposes your soul to the feelings that only music can express. The music soars with the ecstasy of love, crackles with the pain of jealousy, and cries with the agony of loss.
FROM 17 OCT
RIVERSIDE’S NATIONAL THEATRE OF PARRAMATTA PRESENTS GUARDS
BY RAJIV JOSEPHDIRECTED BY BALI PADDA
★★★★½ "It’s not just that directorial debuts don’t come any stronger than this, few productions of any sort do."
– Sydney Morning Herald
What happens to a life-long friendship when two ordinary men are ordered to do the unthinkable?
After a successful and critically acclaimed season in 2022, Guards at the Taj is making its return season!
RIVERSIDE’S NATIONAL THEATRE OF PARRAMATTA & LA BOITE THEATRE PRESENT YOGA
DIRECTED BY MINA MORITA
A tale of downward dog and downward profits, who knew laughing could give your abs a workout? Jojomon have been cancelled after the BBC ran an exposé about their sweatshops. Joan, the new CEO is determined to turn this around and help unite their loyal customers, “The Family”. There’s only one way forward: hire a yogi and bring him from India. What could go wrong?
“I love drama. It’s fun to be here. It’s funny to be cheeky all the time. Have a laugh.”
– Anthony, participant
Riverside's Beyond the Square drama workshops for adults with disability have been running for over 27 years working with a large number of incredible artists as teachers, facilitators and directors.
The program runs throughout the year, with bookings available for a selection of dates.
Scan here to find out more online about Riverside's Beyond the Square workshops.
Riverside is committed to making our programs and venues welcoming and accessible for all people. If you require specific seating, audio or accessible parking please contact our Box Office on 02 8839 3399 who will be happy to assist. Our Customer Experience team can also help you to your seat if required.
Level access from the street leads into our foyer. Level access continues into all venues. Space for wheelchairs is available in all venues but requires booking in advance.
Accessible bathrooms are available at each end of the foyer.
Limited paid parking at Riverside is available for patrons with a current disability parking permit only. Ask the Box Office when booking your tickets.
Riverside has an FM transmitter-receiver hearing system in all three theatres to assist patrons who are hearing impaired. Patrons can choose from a single ear earpiece, a neck loop for telecoil-equipped hearing aids and cochlear implants or their own headphones, to amplify the sound from the stage. This system is adaptable for people with all types of hearing loss. To access this free service, ask the Box Office when booking your tickets.
Patrons with hearing impairment can access some live performances and cinema sessions through captioning. Captioning is available on large screens inside the theatre for live performances and as open captioning for some films.
Riverside accepts the NSW Companion Card, allowing a support person free entry
If you need seats closer to the front to be able to see and enjoy the show, please advise the Box Office when booking your tickets.
Select performances and cinema screenings are audio described for the benefit of blind or low vision patrons by providing a narration that provides detailed information and descriptions of the visual elements of a performance. This includes actions, expressions, gestures, sequences, costumes, and scenery. AD is relayed via a free headset and receiver linked to an FM transmitter-receiver hearing system. Tactile (sensory) pre-show tours are offered alongside AD performances. Advise the Box Office when booking your tickets.
A number of performances at Riverside are selected to be interpreted with Australian Sign Language (Auslan). Interpreters are discreetly positioned on side stage and provide an opportunity for people who are Deaf to access and enjoy these performances.
These are sensory friendly performances where the perceived ‘rules’ of theatre are modified to allow patrons with Autism and other specific needs to enjoy the performance in a welcoming environment.
Modifications will differ depending on the production, but can include the house lights being dimmed, but not turned all the way down; the understanding that patrons may come and go from the theatre as needed; elements of the show that might include loud noises or sudden bright lights being toned down or removed.
The performing arts helps build stronger, more connected communities and can transform lives. Here at Riverside we are proud to be a vibrant cultural hub in our local community, but we always strive to do more.
Please consider making a tax deductible donation to help us continue to give education access, eliminate barriers to attendance and strengthen new play development.
Beyond the Square is Riverside’s drama program for people with disability. Offering participants creative outlets, personal and social exploration, and skills development it is one of the longest running and largest programs of its kind in Sydney.
Riverside’s National Theatre of Parramatta is investing in the future, creating opportunities for Western Sydney artists and audiences through mentoring and much more.
For more information on the Parramatta Cultural Trust, to become a Sponsor or to find out other ways you can help Riverside, contact us on 02 8839 3399. All donations over $2 are tax deductible.
Find us nestled on the banks of the scenic Parramatta River in the heart of Church Street.
T: Our closest station is Parramatta Station which is approximately 15 minute walk from Riverside. Trains to Parramatta run every 10 to 15 minutes and bus services run regularly throughout the night.
F: Parramatta Wharf is an 8 minute walk to us along the river.
For more transport options and to plan your trip see transportnsw.info
P: There are multiple car parks in short walking distance of Riverside (see map).
If you hold a current accessible parking permit, we have a small number of onsite parking spaces available to book through our Box Office on 02 8839 3399
Please note: Permanent traffic changes are now in place on and around Church Street (between Market & Macquarie Streets) for the Parramatta Light Rail. Motorists traveling to Riverside should note, these changes may affect the amount of time that it takes for you to drive & park.
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Director – Craig McMaster
Marketing & Communications Team Leader
– Samantha Attard
Technical & Facilities Operations Manager – Mike Brew
Ticketing & CRM Team Leader – Dave Fili
Executive & Creative Producer, National Theatre of Parramatta – Joanne Kee
Business Manager – Tanya Sampson
Programming & Curatorial Manager – Catherine Swallow
Customer Experience Manager – Jordan Vassallo
Cr Ange Humphries
Cr Cameron MacLean
Cr Sameer Pandey
Cr Georgina Valjak
Jon Greig
Keiasha Naidoo
Dr Robert Lang
Vyvienne Abla
Marwa Abouzeid
Derrin Brown
Cate Cunningham
Jackie Emery John Moore
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Details in this brochure are correct at time of printing. Riverside reserves the right to add, withdraw and substitute artists and vary the programme and prices should the necessity arise. Please note that some performances may contain smoke, strobe lighting, loud noise, coarse language and nudity. Where known we will indicate this in our program, website and in the theatre foyer at the time of the performance.