News

Experience the buzz of Riverside Theatres from the comfort of your home

The iconic Riverside Theatres is bringing the buzz of live theatre into homes across Australia with an exciting new season of online programming, including its popular children’s festival.

Following the successful launch of Riverside Theatres Digital in 2020, this year’s return season includes a smorgasbord of live and on-demand theatre, interactive workshops, and music performances, including shows such as David Williamson’s Emerald City, Don Reid’s Codgers, and the comedic cabaret I Have a Face, starring Jude Perl.

City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Cr Bob Dwyer Said:

Riverside Theatres has been entertaining audiences for more than 30 years, so it’s wonderful to see that, despite the pandemic, this longstanding tradition is able to continue with another terrific digital program.

The performing arts brings so much joy to our lives – and now more than ever, we need that escape from reality that theatre offers. Every Friday night, we are bringing a new piece of theatre to our audiences at home. Following the online watch party, viewers will also have the exciting opportunity to chat with the performers through a Q&A session.

From 17-24 September, Riverside’s Spot On(line) Children’s Festival will take Centre stage. This popular annual festival promises to keep the kids busy during the school holidays with a variety of online shows, including a concert by Playschool presenter Justine Clarke; interactive workshops, from music making to shadow puppetry and circus skills; as well as watch parties and online live Q&As with the artists.

Director of Riverside Theatres Craig McMaster Said:

We’re thrilled to be able to continue to share stories and performances with people across the Central River City and beyond via our online programming, while also supporting the arts industry during this challenging time.

Riverside Theatres, Western Sydney’s premier performing arts venue, attracts more than 180,000 patrons to up to 1,000 performances and events every year. It is a successful cultural and community asset of City of Parramatta Council.


Season Details

Venue: Online
Date: 17-24 Sept-2021

For more information click HERE

Photo Credit: Jeremy Lavender

Aussie Theatre

Recent Posts

HEATED RIVALRY parody producers report recoupment as run extends to January 2027

Producers say HEATED RIVALRY: THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY has recouped its approximately US$500,000 Off-Broadway capitalisation…

2 days ago

Broadway’s &JULIET sets final performance for January 2027

Broadway's & JULIET will play its final performance at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre on 3…

2 days ago

Gate Theatre to cease operations after 47 years

London’s Gate Theatre will cease operations at the end of October 2026 after 47 years,…

3 days ago

Arts Centre Melbourne to present landmark visual opera OPERATION:ORFEO

Arts Centre Melbourne today announced that OPERATION:ORFEO, a hypnotic depiction of the myth of Orpheus…

3 days ago

ROHTKO, Operation:Orfeo and The Avalanches announced as first events for Perth Festival 2027

Perth Festival today revealed that its 2027 program will open with the Australian exclusive season…

3 days ago

MJ THE MICHAEL JACKSON MUSICAL to play in Singapore from August 2027

Original Broadway Producers Lia Vollack and John Branca, alongside Michael Cassel and Base Entertainment Asia,…

3 days ago