Right on the banks of the Parramatta River, sits one of the best loved theatres in Sydney;
The Riverside Theatre.
The theatre is within walking distance from the restaurant precinct of Church Street, Parramatta. The theatre also offers a dinner and show package with three of the leading restaurants in Parramatta. Patrons can choose to dine at
The Meat and Wine Co. (traditional steak house),
El-Phoenician (middle eastern dishes) and Inside Out (sophisticated Mediterranean restaurant) - with a two course set menu with a choice of two or three selections in each course. It is advised that patrons arrive at their chosen restaurant no later than 90-minutes before the show they are attending, to allow enough time to dine.
The Riverside Theatre plays host to all things theatre, music, dance, comedy, family and even screenings - they often broadcast live performances direct from London; for example from July 23rd to 28th, you can enjoy
The Cherry Orchard direct from London.
A variety of
workshops and masterclasses are also offered. For example Making Music Theatre Workshops are being held from July 4th to 8th, to celebrate the première of a new musical for children; The Chaos Fairy. There is also an ongoing workshop at the theatre - Beyond ABBA - a workshop program for people with a disability.
There is a lot to experience in the
2011 season. Lovers of Opera can check out Magic Flute or Who Killed Mario Lanza? If comedy is more your style, then Malthouse Melbourne's A Commercial Farce is what you would be after. The Sydney Theatre Company is also proud to return with The Wharf Revue and In The Next Room. For feel good Australian theatre, keep your eyes open for Rainbow's End or The Sum of Us.
There really is something for everyone at The Riverside Theatre.
Getting there is a breeze with plenty of options - either by ferry, bus, train or car with ample parking available.
