Riverside’s National Theatre of Parramatta (NTofP) is delighted to present the world premiere of Felicity Castagna’s multi-award-winning novel. “Addictive, funny and moving” (The Canberra Times), Girls in Boys’ Cars is a sophisticated exploration of cultural expectations, societal pressures, and the complex lives of adolescent girls told through the lens of a road-trip story.
Winner of the Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards Prize for Writing for Young Adults 2022, the Queensland Literary Awards Young Adult Book Award 2022, and the Children's Book Council of Australia's Honour Book of the Year for Older Readers 2022, this theatrical adaptation of Castagna’s novel is not to be missed.
Directed and adapted by award-winning theatre-maker Priscilla Jackman (National Theatre of Parramatta and Sydney Theatre Company’s White Pearl), the production also features mesmerising performances from Ziggy Resnick (Griffin Theatre Company’s A is for Apple), Nikita Waldron (Winner of the Australian Theatre for Young People 2021 Rebel Wilson Comedy Commission), Suz Mawer (bAKEHOUSE Theatre Company’s The Laden Table), Ella Prince (Bell Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors) and Alex Stamell (Hulu’s Nine Perfect Strangers).
1hr 30mins (incl. interval)
19th October, 2023
3rd November, 2023
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY TRAIN: Parramatta is linked from all directions by train. Riverside is approximately a 12-minute walk from Parramatta Train Station.
Exit the station towards Parramatta Square (exit 5), turn left towards Centenary Square, Parramatta Town Hall and PHIVE. Turn right towards Church Street, and follow it up to the theatre, just across the Lennox Bridge.
BY BUS: Bus services are available to Parramatta from all directions: through Hills Bus, Sydney Buses and Hopkinsons. The nearest bus stops are on Wilde Ave/Smith St – a short walk away from the theatre.
BY FREE SHUTTLE: The Parramatta Shuttle Bus is a fast, free and accessible service run by Transport for NSW through Transdev. Operating on a continuous loop starting from Macquarie Street near Centenary Square, the shuttle bus connects rail, bus and ferry transport interchanges with local shops, community hubs and Riverside Theatres.
BY FERRY: Parramatta Quay is an enjoyable 8-minute walk to us along the river.
BY LIGHT RAIL: Parramatta Light Rail will soon be available as a transport option, with the Prince Alfred Square Light Rail stop being a short walk from the theatre.
BY TAXI: The best drop-off point is located behind the theatre on Market Street. For pick-ups, a new secure taxi rank is located at 28 Phillip Street with security guards on duty every Friday and Saturday night from 9pm until 2am to keep you and your driver safe.
BY CAR: Permanent traffic changes are now in place on and around Church Street (between Market & Macquarie Streets) for the Parramatta Light Rail. We advise checking the Riverside Theatres Parramatta Parking Guide.
“Addictive, funny and moving” - The Canberra Times
Writer: Felicity Castagna
Director & Adapted for the stage by: Priscilla Jackman
Associate Director: Lucy Clements
Multimedia Designer: Mark Bolotin
Production Designer: Melanie Liertz
Lighting Designer: Morgan Moroney
Sound Designer: Zac Saric
Dramaturg: Brittanie Shipway
Stage Manager: Jaime Petersen
Cast: Nikita Waldron, Ziggy Resnick, Suz Mawer, Ella Prince and Alex Stamell
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