Riverside’s National Theatre of Parramatta will return to the stage this month to present ‘The Things I Could Never Tell Steven’.
This cheeky and delightful musical comedy is written by Penrith composer Jye Bryant (pictured).
Jye told Parra News that the title sparked the idea for the show that follows the main character Steven and his secrets.
“When I saw the title, I thought it would be interesting to do a show focused on all the unspoken things that we think but never openly say, and from that different song ideas and four characters emerged,” Jye said.
“You never actually get to meet Steven but through his wife, mother, father and ex you learn about the different sides of him and how different his relationships are with each individual person.”
While all the characters are desperately seeking his approval, company and being in competition to be the number one in his life, Steven remains elusive.
Bringing the show to life is actor Ian Stenlake, vocal sensation Elenoa Rokobaro, vocalist and actor Adam J Rennie and music theatre star Helen Dallimore.
Jye said he is so excited to have the seventh production of the show in the local area with such great talent.
“The cast are the top of the musical theatre world being some of Australia greatest performers, so it is really exciting to have such big names involved in this production,” he said.
“It has played in Southern and Northern Ireland, Brisbane, Sydney and has had showcases in New York and on West End in London but it being local means I actually get to sit in the audience and watch it.”
With this one-act revue style musical being the start of live theatre returning for audiences in NSW, Jye said it is a must see.
“It deals with so many themes including marriage, different relationships, even infidelity but still manages to be cheeky,” he said.
“It is a guaranteed fun night out with plenty of serious stuff but also lots of laughs which we need during this pandemic so have dinner and see a show again like in the olden days.”
Make sure to see this intimate, socially distance premium cabaret experience before it ends.
‘The Things I Could Never Tell Steven’ is on at Riverside Theatre in Parramatta from Friday, November 6 to Saturday, November 14. Tickets are from $40. To book or for more information on the show, call 8839 3399 or visit http://www.riversideparramatta.com.au.
