What's On

1984
 

From the multi-award-winning creative minds at Shake and Stir (Frankenstein, Jane Eyre, Animal Farm and Dracula) comes Nelle Lee and Nick Skubij’s powerful adaptation of George Orwell’s dystopian masterpiece 1984 at Riverside Theatres from 24th to 26th July.

 

It was a bright cold day, and the clocks were striking thirteen…

Winston Smith, an editor at the Ministry of Truth, sits quietly. A quick swig of gin; a glance of quiet optimism toward the telescreen. Winston opens his diary, puts pen to paper, and in doing so, commits the essential crime that contains all others in itself. A radical and unprecedented act of rebellion.

Discovered, entrapped, and incarcerated in the Ministry of Love, Winston, in defending his burning desire for personal freedom, prepares for the fight of his life. Can the oppressive forces of The Party, led by BIG BROTHER, obliterate the indomitable human spirit?

Directed by Michael Futcher (Jane Eyre), 1984 features an exceptional line-up of celebrated Australian performers, including Michael Whalley (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child), Chloe Bayliss (TV’s Doctor Doctor), David Whitney (Seymour Centre’s The Wharf Revue), and Tony Cogin (Frankenstein).

Filled with chilling inevitability, this edge-of-your-seat political thriller is not to be missed.

 

Event details

Venue: Riverside Theatre, Riverside Theatres - Corner of Church and Market St, Parramatta
Bookings: https://riversideparramatta.com.au/whats-on/1984-shake-and-stir/
Start Date: Friday 25 July 2025

Times: Thurs & Fri 7:30pm, Sat 2:00pm & 7:30pm

Tickets: Riverside Members from $39 | Non-Members from $65

Performance Warnings:
Contains mature themes, simulated violence, strobe lighting and loud sound effects/music.
Recommended for ages 14+ | Suitable for Years 9 - 12 (Stages 5 - 6).

 

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