The Western Line at Riverside Live at PHIVE tickets
About The Western Line
The line that connects us all.
Developed through the National Theatre of Parramatta’s acclaimed True West program, The Western Line is a major new Australian work by Tusitala and People Weaver, Gabriel Faatau’uu-Satiu, directed by Nigel Turner-Carroll. The play follows a man travelling from Circular Quay to Western Sydney, tracing a journey that is deeply personal and connected to his ancestors.
As he travels west, the railway becomes a map of another kind. The stations, tracks and rhythms of the train sit alongside the stars, the ocean, his pe’a and the stories of his ancestors. Along the way, he encounters fellow travellers whose lives offer moments of recognition, refuge and perspective as he tries to make sense of his own.
Through these connections, the play explores what it means to live as a Pacific person in diaspora, and how culture continues to shape us when we are far from our ancestral home. The journey moves through questions of family, migration, identity, language, culture and belonging. It considers what is inherited when our families cross oceans, what we choose to carry forward, and what happens when the place we call home is no longer the place our ancestors called home.
Grounded in Western Sydney and told through a distinctly Sāmoan perspective, The Western Line is a story about finding direction, remembering where we come from and learning how to carry home with us. It asks how we find our way when we are living between the maps of our ancestors and the maps of our everyday lives.
Run time
1hr 30min. No Interval.
Categories
Start date
25th November, 2026
End date
28th November, 2026
Venue
Riverside Live at PHIVE
Directions
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY CAR:
A new Car Park in Parramatta Square is now open. This Car Park is open 24 hours a day. Entry will be from the corner of Smith and Darcy streets.
Parramatta Station Car Park, located at 17 Wentworth Street, is the largest and nearest carpark to Parramatta Square. This carpark is open 24 hours and is an approximate 5 minute walk to Parramatta Square.
Enjoy $14 parking for up to 18 hours from Monday - Saturdays until 30 June or park for $10 all day on Sundays.
Limited metered street parking is available around Parramatta’s CBD.
Learn more at City of Parramatta's Car Park Finder
BY TAXI:
A taxi rank is located near Parramatta Railway Station on Fitzwilliam Street, between Fire Horse Lane and Wentworth Street, Parramatta. It is approximately 500 metres from PHIVE.
BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT:
Approximately 200 metres from Parramatta Train Station.
Less than 300 metres from the Parramatta Bus Interchange.
A 10 minute walk from Parramatta RiverCat Ferry Wharf.
Plan your trip with Transport for NSW
More information about The Western Line
Writer: Gabriel Faatau’uu-Satiu
Director: Nigel Turner-Carroll
Associate Director: Leah Howard
Video and Set Design: Tanwee Shrestha and Richard Neville on behalf of Mandylights
Co-Composer: Joe Accaria
Co-Composer: Becca Hatch
Lighting: Andrew Potvin
Stage Manager: Khalid Parker
Production Manager: Andrew Potvin
Upcoming performances
Frequently asked questions
What is the running time of The Western Line?
The Western Line runs for 1hr 30min. No Interval.
Which theatre is The Western Line at?
The Western Line is at Parramatta's Riverside Live at PHIVE, which is located at 5 Parramatta Square, Basement Level 1, Parramatta, 2150.
How much are tickets for The Western Line?
The Western Line tickets start at $50.
How do you get tickets for The Western Line?
Check the top of this page for current availability on The Western Line tickets on TodayTix.
How long is The Western Line on for?
Tickets for The Western Line are available through 28 November 2026 — check the calendar for the latest availability.