Trent Dalton’s Love Stories at Riverside Theatres Tickets
About Trent Dalton’s Love Stories
“I believe in touch. I believe in song. I believe she remembers him. I believe the perfect girl can always meet the perfect boy. I believe we are not alone in the universe.”
A father prepares himself for the day he lets go of his daughter’s hand. A young man breaks up with his girlfriend so they can both follow their dreams. A couple play nice in public to hide the fractures at home. A woman rebuilds herself along with a flood-devastated city. A working mum contemplates taking the photographs of her late husband down from the fridge. A grandmother dreams of seeing her grandson’s face. A renowned 100-year-old scientist ponders the one great earthly puzzle he was never able to solve: ‘What is love?’
Inspired by a personal moment of profound love and generosity, bestselling author – and one of Australia’s finest journalists – Trent Dalton spent two months in 2021 gathering stories on his sky-blue 1960s Olivetti typewriter, on a prominent street corner in Brisbane’s CBD. Speaking to Australians from all walks of life, he asked them one simple thing: ‘Can you please tell me a love story?’
What followed was Dalton’s unashamedly joyous collection of Love Stories, and the creative team behind the smash-hit page-to-stage adaptation of Boy Swallows Universe (director Sam Strong and writer Tim McGarry) reuniting to bring to life Dalton’s latest warm, wise, poignant, funny and moving story about love, in all its guises.
Run time
1hr 40min. No Interval.
Categories
Age
Ages 15+.
Start date
11th September, 2025
End date
20th September, 2025
Venue
Riverside Theatres Parramatta
Directions
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY LIGHT RAIL: Parramatta’s L4 Westmead & Carlingford Line is now open. Services are every 9 minutes in the peak (7am to 7pm), and 12-16 minutes in the off-peak on Monday to Friday; and 12 minutes in the peak (7am to 7pm) and 16 minutes in the off-peak on weekends. Alight at Prince Alfred Square Light Rail stop for a short walk to the theatre.
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.
More information about Trent Dalton’s Love Stories
"It dives into the chaos of love – the joy, the pain, the laughter, the heartbreak... sending you back to the streets feeling just a little more alive." - The Guardian
"In a time when we need joy more than ever, Love Stories lifts the spirit" - Artshub
Adapted for the stage by: Tim McGarry
Additional writing and story by: Trent Dalton and Fiona Franzmann
Directed by: Sam Strong
Choreographer & Movement Director: Nerida Matthaei
Associate Director: Ngoc Phan
Set & Costume Design: Renee Mulder
Lighting Design: Ben Hughes
Video Design and Cinematographer: Craig Wilkinson
Composition & Sound Design: Stephen Francis
Frequently asked questions
What is the running time of Trent Dalton’s Love Stories?
Trent Dalton’s Love Stories runs for 1hr 40min. No Interval.
Which theatre is Trent Dalton’s Love Stories at?
Trent Dalton’s Love Stories is at Parramatta, Sydney's Riverside Theatres Parramatta, which is located at Corner of Market & Church Street, Parramatta, Sydney, 2150.
How much are tickets for Trent Dalton’s Love Stories?
Trent Dalton’s Love Stories tickets start at $94.
What is the age recommendation for Trent Dalton’s Love Stories?
Ages 15+.
How do you get tickets for Trent Dalton’s Love Stories?
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