Ruins / أطلال at Riverside Live at PHIVE tickets
About Ruins / أطلال
RUINS is a powerful and visually striking work created by Clockfire Theatre Company and produced by Rare Earth Creative that explores grief, migration, memory and the search for home. Following Amelia Alissa’s journey to Lebanon after the death of her father, the work weaves together personal and intergenerational stories to examine identity, belonging and cultural inheritance. Combining ensemble physical theatre, live music and bold visual storytelling, RUINS centres an Arab and Lebanese diaspora experience rarely seen on Australian stages.
NTofP is presenting this work as part of Heartland Festival 2026 because it amplifies underrepresented voices, reflects the cultural diversity of Western Sydney, and exemplifies the bold, ambitious theatre-making that sits at the heart of our artistic vision. Bringing RUINS to Western Sydney matters because it creates space for local Arab communities to see their stories reflected on stage, while offering all audiences a way into a story about family, culture, loss and belonging.
Run time
1hr 30min. No Interval.
Categories
Start date
2nd December, 2026
End date
5th December, 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.
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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 Ruins / أطلال
★★★★★ “A stunningly realised masterpiece of movement… one of the most important and relevant pieces to come to life in the current Australian theatre landscape.” - What's The Show
★★★★ “Rich in mythical symbolism in mirrors and gods, with a stage that whirls bodies and objects through a phantasmagoria of intergenerational turbulence and ethnic violence…” - Sydney Morning Herald
“Ruins combines emotive storytelling and polished theatrical imagery to engage with difficult and sensitive subject matter.” - Timeout Sydney
Co-Devised By: Emily Ayoub & Madeline Baghurst
Director: Emily Ayoub
Script Consultant: Dr Michael Mohammad Ahmed
Ensemble Collaborator: Mitch Riley
Set & Costume Designer: Cris Baldwin
Lighting Designer: Frankie Clarke
Composer & Sound Designer: Johnny Yang
Video Designer: Laura Turner
Associate Video Designer: Finlay Hogan
Video Systems Supervisor: Thomas Bensley
Stage Manager: Victor Kalka
Photographer: Geoff Magee
Performer: Randa Sayed
Performer: Youssef Sabet
Performer: Adeeb Razzouk
Performer: Hazem Shamas
Performer: Piumi Wijesundara
Performer: Madeline Baghurst
Voice of Julia: Olive Magee
Musician: Gianna Cheung
Musician: Jessica Scott
Produced by Clockfire Theatre Company & Rare Earth Creative
Upcoming performances
Frequently asked questions
What is the running time of Ruins / أطلال?
Ruins / أطلال runs for 1hr 30min. No Interval.
Which theatre is Ruins / أطلال at?
Ruins / أطلال 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 Ruins / أطلال?
Ruins / أطلال tickets start at $50.
How do you get tickets for Ruins / أطلال?
Check the top of this page for current availability on Ruins / أطلال tickets on TodayTix.
How long is Ruins / أطلال on for?
Tickets for Ruins / أطلال are available through 5 December 2026 — check the calendar for the latest availability.