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Beyond the Square is Riverside Theatres’ drama and movement workshop program for adults with disability.

For more information on the program and the registration process, see our ‘Beyond The Square’ page.

Riverside’s Upstage Club is a theatre club for young people ages 15 to 22 who are enrolled in full-time secondary or tertiary education in Year 11+ (selected by application).

It offers successful applicants access to 5 performances, in conjunction with some exclusive workshops led by professional theatre makers, throughout the year. Participants become a tight-knit community of young performance lovers, whilst extending their understanding of theatre-making and appreciation in a supportive, collaborative, and invigorating environment.

Applicants must have an interest in live performance and a thirst to learn as much as they can about all aspects of the professional performing arts industry. This program is a year-long commitment, and all club members must attend 4 out of 5 of the events offered to remain in the club.

Upstage Club members will be invited to participate in other youth initiatives throughout the year run by Riverside Theatres which will provide further networking opportunities with artists and young people and give them more exposure to the professional theatre industry.

Upstage Club Members will also be invited to participate in consultation sessions with Riverside Theatres to advise on Youth programming and engagement.

Download the 2025 Upstage Club program

Applications are now open, for more information and to apply, see our ‘Upstage Club’ page.

Sharp Short Theatre is a chance for young writers, directors and performers to showcase their stories on Riverside’s stage and learn from industry mentors.

Entries must be written and directed by students (18 years and under) and can be up to a maximum of 10 minutes in duration.

Prizes are designed to help further develop the winner’s talents and are from some of the best theatre companies in Australia.

Previous prizes have included opportunities from Riverside’s National Theatre of Parramatta, Australian Theatre for Young People, Belvoir, Currency Press, Shopfront Arts Coop, Sydney Opera House and Sydney Theatre Company.

For more information on the program and the registration process, see our ‘Sharp Short Theatre’ page.

Sharp Short Dance is a one-of-a-kind Australian youth dance festival unearthing the finest young dancers from Sydney and beyond.

The festival provides a rare opportunity for aspiring choreographers and dancers to display their talent in a supportive environment.

Dedicated to young performers 21 years and under, Sharp Short Dance encourages active participation in all genres and traditions of dance.

For more information on the program and the registration process, see our ‘Sharp Short Dance’ page.

Is your child interested in theatre and performing?

Riverside runs a range of school holiday workshops to keep your child busy!

View our upcoming school holiday workshops

Riverside Theatres is host to a huge number of touring and visiting artists annually.

We run a range of Masterclasses for both established and emerging artists which take advantage of the unique skills and expertise some of our visiting artists bring with them.

View our upcoming artist workshops

Riverside Theatres has a panel of NSW teachers from a variety of teaching settings to inform and support the programming and promotion of the Education Program.

The panel meets with Riverside Theatres staff once per term. REP members are also invited to attend Riverside Theatres presents opening nights and are given priority bookings for school performances.

If you are interested in being a REP Member, please contact Amy Matthews.

Integral to Riverside is the development of Western Sydney’s most promising new professional and emerging artists.

We aim to build generations of exciting and challenging theatre-makers, capable of making work of the highest quality, for a diverse range of audiences, with and for Riverside’s National Theatre of Parramatta and the wider theatre community.

For more information on how to engage with us, see the National Theatre of Parramatta’s ‘Engage’ page.

Visit backstage areas not usually seen by the public and experience all that goes into creating the magic you see on stage.

Tours can be adapted to suit your groups needs and interests, and are led by our knowledgeable and experienced staff.

Book a stand-alone tour or book a tour for your group before or after a show. Prices start at $5 per person if booked with a show, or $10 per person if booked as a stand-alone.

To book, please email our Box Office & Education Supervisor.

Please note that tour dates and times are subject to venue availability.