Past

List of shows

Daytime Deewane

1997. London. A daytime nightclub Meet cousins Farhan and Sadiq. One quiet, one wild, both looking to escape. Set in the legendary daytime raves of the 1990s, Daytime Deewane is a tender portrait of what it means to be torn between respect and rebellion.

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Page to Stage Showcase

Join us as we showcase and celebrate exciting new works from emerging playwrights from our Page to Stage program developed under the mentorship of award-winning playwright Donna Abela, presented by National Theatre of Parramatta (NTofP) and the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA).

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The Western Line

The Western Line is a new play in development by Saitu Studios, in collaboration with the Tagata Moana Writers Hub. The Western Line is one part of a trilogy series (alongside The M4 and The T80) inviting audiences onto a journey which draws from an eclectic array of personal stories as they navigate the different intersections of what it means to be a Pacific island person living in Australia.

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Bars From the Heart

Blurring the line between poetry and performance making, this special night will feature a host of Sydney’s finest new wordsmiths alongside Azan Ahmed at the mic.

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INCITE Workshop

Riverside’s National Theatre of Parramatta is thrilled to partner with our friends at Force Majeure to offer the INCITE Intro Workshop as part of the Heartland Festival line up.

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POV

★★★★ “A hilarious and profound family portrait” A kid with a camera. Two adults. No rehearsal.

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Supper Club

Hosted by the magnificent Nancy Denis, Supper Club showcases hot new works in two tasty variety nights.

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The Offering

An epic new work by Omar Musa and Mariel Roberts Musa, that effortlessly weaves spoken word and live music.

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The Things We Carry

Join us at the Riverside Courtyard on Tuesday 15 April for a special night of reflection about where we are now – 50 years after the end of the Vietnam War.

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Serpent Secrets

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with Serpent Secrets, a captivating festival showcasing new Asian-Australian works during the 2025 Lunar New Year. Over two transformative nights, audiences will experience vibrant storytelling that spans generations and life experiences.

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