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The Joan is the heart of the creative west. Where arts and culture meets community, where we make art, love art and share art. Fine music, contemporary music; all kinds of drama, dance, installation, mixed media, ideas, circus and song.
It’s all part of our story at The Joan.
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π Check out @goodreadingmag`s fantastic feature article about @shakeandstir`s acclaimed production of 1984 by George Orwell, coming to The Joan for two performances only, Friday 13 June.
π Visit the link in our bio to read the article and book your tickets.
#TheJoan #ShakeAndStir #GoodReadingMagazine #1984ByGeorgeOrwell #GeorgeOrwell
Get ready for an unforgettable night full of JAJAJA`s!
@soy_amigamia brings us Latin Australian comedians who will drop truth bombs on what it`s like - to be the token Mexican of the group, when your parents threaten you with the `chancla`, arriving at events on Latin time, or crashing on a chair while your parents danced to cumbia all night ππ½
Swipe to see a sneak peek of the amazing line-up - @facundoherrerax, @jetro_comedy and @nati_daddy_!
Get your tickets now - the link is in our bio! π
#TheJoan #AmigaMia #QueFunny #WesternSydney #comedy
Spoil yourself with a ticket to Melanie Bracewell`s `A Little Treat` π¬
As seen on `The Cheap Seats`, `Taskmaster` (NZ), `Have You Been Paying Attention` and `Thank God Youβre Here`, Melanie is coming to The Joan to serve a slice of her hilarious comedy π°
Swipe to see some of the amazing things people are saying about her show!
Click the link in our bio to buy a ticket π Go on, youβve earned it.
#TheJoan #SydneyComedyFestival #MelanieBracewell #WesternSydney #comedy
πΊπ Big Brother is watching... and he`s coming to The Joan.
We can`t wait for this stellar cast and the powerhouse team from @shakeandstir to bring their acclaimed, 5-star production of 1984 by George Orwell to our stageβin celebration of the 76th anniversary of this iconic novelβs publication.
Donβt miss this gripping, high-impact adaptation thatβs as urgent and relevant as ever.
π Two shows only:
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Friday 13 June | π 1PM & 7:30PM
πΊ Book now at the link in our bio.
#TheJoan #ShakeAndStir #1984ByGeorgeOrwell #CastAnnouncement
Heath Franklinβs Chopper hits The Joan β brutal jokes, zero filter, all laughs. π₯
π€ Donβt miss The Last Hard Bastard on Earth - Sunday 27 April!
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Don`t miss Luke Heggie`s raw and unapologetic humour at The Joan π₯
Internet users have described @heggieluke as a flog, brilliant, a comedian at the peak of his power, disgraceful, and the best in the land.
Come and make up your own mind - click the link our bio to buy tickets now π
#TheJoan #SydneyComedyFestival #WesternSydney #comedy #LukeHeggie
The Sydney Comedy Festival is fast approaching! π In preparation, we`ve got some handy tips to show you how to get the most out of it.
Check the link in our bio to read the full article, and buy tickets π hurry, before your favourite shows are SOLD OUT!
#TheJoan #SydneyComedyFestival #WesternSydney #Comedy
The Western Sydney exclusive season of the βββββ critically-acclaimed "The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show" opens at @the_joan today! ππ¦
β° Three performances only - 10am, 12pm and 2pm.
π Visit the link in our bio for your chance to secure last minute tickets and keep your very hungry caterpillars entertained these school holidays!
Illustrations by Eric Carle. TM & (C) PRH.
#TheJoan #TheVeryHungryCaterpillarShow @cdptheatreproducers
π He`s almost here! The Very Hungry Caterpillar is wiggling his way into Penrith for the Western Sydney exclusive season of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show". π
β¨ Enhance your theatrical experience with @qtheatre_`s pre-show "In the Garden: Eco-Puppetry Workshop". Have fun creating your own caterpillar inspired puppets out of recycled materials and brining them to life in the morning and then join us for the 2pm show!
Tickets are flying π¦ out the door. Secure yours now at the link in our bio.
Illustrations by Eric Carle. TM & (C) PRH.
#TheJoan #TheVeryHungryCaterpillar @cdptheatreproducers
π Happy World Book Day! Celebrate with our upcoming `page to stage` adaptations and a special offer for 1984! π
πΊ π 1984 by George Orwell - 13 June
Strap yourself in for an electrifying take on the classic from the multi award-winning creative minds at @shakeandstir (Agatha Christie`s @themousetrapau). π¨SPECIAL OFFER - $49 tickets for 49 hours only!*
πͺ² Beetle by @legsonthewall - 8 & 9 August
Featuring an imaginative fusion of puppetry, physical theatre and animation created from original artworks by beloved children`s author and illustrator @freyablackwood (Shortlisted twice for @cbcaustralia Picture Book of the Year 2025) this imaginative show follows Sally and her backyard friend as they go on a magical quest to find the elusive Christmas Beetle. Guaranteed to inspire wonder in ages 6 - 14 and adults.
π Find out more and book now at the link in our bio.
*This offer is valid from Wednesday 23 April 2025 at 9am to Friday 25 April 2025 at 10am (AEST). Patrons must use the promo code MINITRUE when booking.
#TheJoan #1984ByGeorgeOrwell #Beetle #LegsOnTheWall #FreyaBlackwood #WorldBookDay #WorldBookDay2025 #Penrith #WesternSydney #BlueMountains #Hawkesbury
Comedy AND beats with a Western Sydney spin?! Hip Hop Ha Ha has all your entertainment needs sorted.
@martyisbright and @esky.esk are joined by @deej_aye7, @itztoah, @akilaisreal and @sathh for a show that will have you throwinβ your head back with LOLS, bouncinβ to beats & noddinβ to rhymes.
Swipe to see their comedy flow π
Check the link in our bio for tickets π
#TheJoan #SydneyComedyFestival #westernsydney #comedy
ππ Only two days until The Very Hungry Caterpillar and his friends wriggle onto The Joan`s stage in the Western Sydney exclusive season of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show π
β¨ A visual treat for ages 18+ months and their families.
Haven`t got your tickets yet? Book now at the link in our bio to avoid the disappointment of missing out on this spectacular show featuring four of Eric Carle`s timeless tales come to life on stage with over 75 magical puppets.
Illustrations by Eric Carle. TM & (C) PRH.
#TheJoan #TheVeryHungryCaterpillarShow @cdptheatreproducers
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