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The iconic Riverside Theatres redevelopment is a step closer to reality and the community is invited to have their say with this state-significant development being publicly exhibited on the NSW Planning Portal.
Set to become a world-class performing arts centre welcoming over 400,000 visitors a year, the proposed redevelopment includes a 1,500-seat Broadway-style lyric theatre, refurbished 700-seat Riverside Playhouse theatre, all-new 325-seat black-box drama theatre, state-of-the-art 110-seat digital studio and a cinema with enhanced public spaces.
City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Clr Martin Zaiter said the reimagined Riverside Theatres is a pivotal part of the City’s plans to become an epicentre of culture and creativity.
“This critical piece of infrastructure will give the people of Western Sydney the front seat tickets they deserve to world-class shows and productions,” Cr Zaiter said.
“The redeveloped Riverside Theatres will be one of the main attractions in our cultural precinct, amplifying Parramatta’s unique cultural identity.
“I look forward to hearing our community’s feedback on our journey to build a world-class performing arts centre.”
Riverside Theatres Director Craig McMaster said the reimagined Riverside Theatres will offer the people of Parramatta and the west a vibrant hub of creativity and attract major Australian works, Broadway-style productions and opportunities for local talent to thrive.
“The new theatre will offer expanded performance spaces, cutting-edge technology, sustainable design and modern accessibility features,” Mr McMaster said.
“The iconic design respects Parramatta’s rich cultural heritage, thoughtfully integrating contemporary architecture with elements that honour the area’s historical significance, creating a harmonious blend of past and present.
“The river front itself will be enhanced with improved public access and features an exciting new riverfront café and bar surrounded by an invigorated, more naturalised endemic landscape."
The redeveloped Riverside Theatres, located across the river from the Powerhouse Parramatta, is part of the transformation of this area into a flourishing cultural precinct, and is in a prime position close to the City’s renowned Eat Street precinct, with train, ferry, light rail and buses at its doorstep.
The Riverside Theatres redevelopment project is funded by City of Parramatta and the NSW Government’s Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program.
For more information about the Riverside Theatres redevelopment and to have your say, visit the NSW Planning Portal.
