Previous Productions

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Les Misérables

Riverside Theatres, Parramatta  ( Riverside Theatre )

28 July - 12 August 2023


Be transported to nineteenth-century France as the team behind hit productions of Kinky Boots, Mamma Mia!, Jesus Christ Superstar, Shrek, Wicked and The Phantom of the Opera bring one of the world's most iconic musicals – the multi-award-winning classic, Les Misérables returns to the Riverside stage in 2023.

Based on Victor Hugo's novel, Les Misérables is a poignant, emotional story that follows ex-convict Jean Valjean's lifelong struggle for redemption after being imprisoned for stealing a loaf of bread. Once released he remains an outcast of society and in a stroke of desperation breaks his parole to gain his freedom. Police inspector Javert vows to hunt him down and bring Valjean to justice.

Set amidst the political upheaval of a developing France, accompanied by a heart-wrenching score, including some of the most well-known musical theatre hits such as I Dreamed a Dream, On My Own, Stars, Bring Him Home and One Day More, Les Misérables is a must-see classic that will stay with you for years to come.

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Kinky Boots

Riverside Theatres, Parramatta  ( Riverside Theatre )

9 - 24 September 2022


Winner of six Tony Awards (including Best Musical), Kinky Boots features a Tony-winning score by Cyndi Lauper and a hilarious, uplifting book by four-time Tony winner, Harvey Fierstein.

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Mamma Mia!

Riverside Theatres, Parramatta  ( Riverside Theatre )

11 - 26 February 2022


A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you'll never forget! MAMMA MIA! is the perfect musical for the whole family.

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We Will Rock You

Riverside Theatres, Parramatta  ( Riverside Theatre )

12 - 27 February 2021


We Will Rock You is an hilarious, eccentric and moving story of outsiders rising up against the establishment. In a post-apocalyptic future, the world is controlled by a mighty corporation....rock music and all musical instruments are banned. It's up to two revolutionaries, Galileo and Scaramouche, to break free, restore individuality and bring back the power of Rock 'n' Roll.

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Les Miserables

Riverside Theatres, Parramatta  ( Riverside Theatre )

14 February 2020 - 29 February 2020


Riverside Theatres will transport you to nineteenth century France as Packemin Productions brings one of the world's most iconic musicals, the multi-award winning classic, LES MISÉRABLES to the stage. Based on Victor Hugo's novel, LES MISÉRABLES is a poignant, emotional story that follows ex-convict Jean Valjean's lifelong struggle for redemption after being imprisoned for stealing a loaf of bread. 

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Mamma Mia!

Riverside Theatres, Parramatta  ( Riverside Theatre )

2 - 17 August 2019


Packemin Productions are transforming the Riverside Theatre stage into a Greek island paradise, to burst onto stage in a brand new production of the World's favourite feel-good musicals... MAMMA MIA! A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you'll never forget! MAMMA MIA is the perfect musical for the whole family. 

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Jesus Christ Superstar

Riverside Theatres, Parramatta  ( Riverside Theatre )

8 - 23 February, 2019


Packemin Productions are thrilled to present a new version of the world's first rock musical, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. It is a retelling of the final seven days of the life of Jesus Christ as observed through the eyes of the apostle Judas. Propelled by a stirring score, by turns driving and majestic, satirical and tender, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR illuminates the transcendent power of the human spirit with a passion that goes straight to the heart.

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Legally Blonde

Riverside Theatres, Parramatta  ( Riverside Theatre )

27 July - 11 August 2018


Based on the novel and the hit-movie of the same name, LEGALLY BLONDE The Musical chronicles the journey of the famously perky Elle Woods, a fashion savvy, UCLA sorority girl who appears to have it all. But when her boyfriend Warner dumps her for someone 'serious', Elle uses her charm to get into Harvard Law School in an attempt to win him back. 

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Shrek

Riverside Theatres, Parramatta  ( Riverside Theatre )

Feb 2 - 17 2018


Everyone's favorite ogre is back in the hilarious stage spectacle based on the Oscar-winning, smash hit film. SHREK THE MUSICAL is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there's more to the story than meets the ears.

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Miss Saigon

Riverside Theatres, Parramatta  ( Riverside Theatre )

28 July - 12 August 2017


A tragedy of passion and beauty MISS SAIGON is one of the most stunning theatrical spectacles of all time. Nominated for an incredible number of Olivier, Tony and Drama Desk Awards, MISS SAIGON is a musical of massive proportions: passionate, profound, and heart-wrenchingly honest. With a sung-through score and tour-de-force roles for actors, Miss Saigon is a theatrical experience that will stay with you for years to come.

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Cats

The Concourse, Chatswood  ( Theatre )

13-28 January 2017


Packemin Youth Productions returns to the Concourse in a massive new production of one of the worlds's favourite musicals....CATS! Composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, and based on Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T. S. Eliot. The musical tells the story of a tribe of cats called the Jellicles and the night they make what is known as "The Jellicle Choice" and decide which cat will ascend to the Heavyside Layer and come back to a new life. 

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Wicked

Riverside Theatres, Parramatta  ( Riverside Theatre )

29 July - 13 August 2016


Packemin Productions and Riverside Theatres will be defying gravity in their upcoming production of WICKED, the incredible untold story of the witches of Oz. Long before Dorothy dropped in, two other girls meet in the land of Oz and formed an unlikely but profound friendship. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will test their friendship to the limit and ultimately see them fulfil their destinies as Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

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West Side Story

Riverside Theatres, Parramatta  ( Riverside Theatre )

5 - 20 February, 2016


Packemin Productions brings you the world's greatest love story, WEST SIDE STORY. Be swept up in the story of Tony, Maria, The Sharks and The Jets in this Iconic multi-award winning Broadway musical that is one of the theatre's finest accomplishments. 

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Back to the 80's!

The Concourse, Chatswood  ( Theatre )

8 - 23 January 2016


Following the success of their inaugural sell-out production, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Packemin Youth Productions returns with the totally awesome musical BACK TO THE 80's featuring over 60 of Sydney's most talented young performers. This awesome musical will include all your favourite hits from the 80's including Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, Man In the Mirror, 500 Miles, Kids In America, Footloose and more!

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Mary Poppins

Riverside Theatres, Parramatta  ( Riverside Theatre )

24 July - 8 August 2015


Brilliantly adapted from the beloved books by Australia's own P.L.Travers and the classic 1964 Walt Disney film, let your imagination take flight as you step into the magical world of MARY POPPINS. With some of the most unforgettable songs of all time including Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, Feed the Birds, A Spoonful of Sugar and Chim Chim Che-ree, MARY POPPINS is a musical that will charm the whole family.

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Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

The Concourse, Chatswood  ( Theatre )

9 - 24 January 2015


The inaugural PACKEMIN YOUTH PRODUCTIONS show was the family classic JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, and played at The Concourse in Chatswood in January 2015 featuring the best young performers in Sydney aged 20 years and under.

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The Phantom of the Opera

Riverside Theatres, Parramatta  ( Riverside Theatre )

6 - 21 February 2015


Our production for February 2015 at Riverside Theatres is the world's most popular musical, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA.

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Beauty And The Beast

Riverside Theatres, Parramatta  ( Riverside Theatre )

18 July - 2 August 2014


BEAUTY AND THE BEAST starred Scott Irwin (Les Miserables, Beauty And The Beast) as The Beast, Donna Lee (Les Miserables, High School Musical) as Mrs Potts and Adam Scicluna (Mo Award Winner, The Wizard Of Oz) as Cogsworth.

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Annie

Riverside Theatres, Parramatta  ( Riverside Theatre )

7 - 22 February 2014


Starring the sensational Amanda Muggleton as Miss Hannigan, musical theatre star Rodney Dobson as the charismatic and sophisticated New York 'zillionaire' Oliver 'Daddy' Warbucks, song and dance man, Christopher Horsey as the charismatic conman Rooster and boasting a classic Broadway score with hit song after hit song including Tomorrow, It's The Hard Knock Life, Maybe and Little Girls, ANNIE is a spectacular production that will delight audiences of all ages.

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Hairspray

Riverside Theatres, Parramatta  ( Riverside Theatre )

26 July - 10 August 2013


HAIRSPRAY starred Australian entertainment legend Jon English in the role of Edna Turnblad, Helpmann Award nominee Wayne Scott Kermond (Singin’ In The Rain, Hot Shoe Shuffle) in the role of Wilbur Turnblad following his starring role as Fagin in Oliver!, Cle Morgan (Hairspray, Australian Idol) as Maybelle and introducing talented newcomer Jessica Rookeward as the loveable Tracy Turnblad.

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The Wizard Of Oz

Riverside Theatres, Parramatta  ( Riverside Theatre )

8 February - 23 February 2013


Our February 2013 production was the iconic THE WIZARD OF OZ starring Jimmy Rees (Jimmy Giggle on ABC’s Giggle & Hoot) as The Scarecrow, Laura Murphy (Sparkles The Fairy on Channel 9's Magical Tales) as Dorothy, Helpmann Award winning musical theatre performer Luke Joslin (Avenue Q, Annie, Dr Zhivago) as The Tinman, and multi-Mo Award winner Adam Scicluna as The Lion.

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Oliver!

Riverside Theatres, Parramatta  ( Riverside Theatre )

3 - 18 February 2012


Following on from the massive success of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Packemin Productions and the Riverside Theatre staged a spectacular new production of OLIVER! in February 2012. OLIVER! starred Wayne Scott Kermond (Singin’ In The Rain, Guys & Dolls) as Fagin, Todd Keys (Phantom Of The Opera, Dr Zhivago) as Bill Sikes and Katie McKee (My Fair Lady, Floyd Collins) as Nancy

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Riverside Theatres, Parramatta  ( Riverside Theatre )

11 - 26 February 2011


With a crash of drums and a flash of light, Packemin Productions staged a spectacular new production of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT. Starring Andrew Conaghan as Joseph, Barry Crocker as Jacob, Mick Gerace as Pharaoh and a massive cast of talented performers and local school choirs.