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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.
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HOURS
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Closed from Saturday 21 December 2024
β Reopens:Β Monday 6 January 2025
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Hello from Penrith's Creative Heart
ββββ - "...Biggins, Forsythe and Scott go out with satirical popguns blazing." - @limelightartsau
After 25 years, The Wharf Revue are "pulling up the stumps and barring any Nellie Melba-style shenanigans. Don`t miss this the last show ever at The Joan, 27 February - 1 March.
Tickets are selling fast - Best availability Thursday 27 March.
π Book now at https://www.thejoan.com.au/events/the-wharf-revue-political-satire-comedy/
π· Vishal Pandey
#TheWharfRevue #TheJoan @softtreadent @artsontour @penrithcitycouncil @visitpenrith
β¨ Don`t miss the beloved characters from the Australian picture book "Josephine Wants to Dance" leap off the page and onto the stage in @monkeybaatheatreco`s multi-award-winning, uplifting musical for ages 3+.
A heartwarming and hilarious story about believing in yourself and chasing your dreams...and a dancing kangaroo! π¦π©°
π Playing at The Joan for a limited season, 20 - 22 March, book your tickets now at https://www.thejoan.com.au/events/josephine-wants-to-dance-kids-families/
#TheJoan #JosephineWantsToDance #PageToStage #ChildrensTheatre
In 2025 Effie (aka Mary Coustas) will be bringing her highly celebrated and ever-evolving show UpYourselfness to Sydney Comedy Festival β inviting audiences to tackle the hard questions and find a way to define ourselves through humanityβs ongoing identity crisisβ¦ the Greek way β with healthy debate.
Book now!!
π https://www.thejoan.com.au/events/effie-upyourselness/
#SydneyComedyFestival #Standupcomedy #WhatsOnPenrith #WhatsOnBlueMoutains #nightoutwithfriends
βββββ "...brilliantly witty, sharp, insightful, and just plain hilarious. A feat of creativity and laughter." - Stage Noise with Diana Simmonds
After 25 years of political satire, The Wharf Revue is making its final curtain call in Penrith. Don`t miss your chance to secure tickets to the hottest show in town!
π Dates & Times:
Thursday 27 February at 7:30pm (Best Availability)
Friday 28 February at 7:30pm (Limited Tickets)
Saturday 1 March at 2pm (Sold Out) & 7:30pm (Limited Tickets)
π Book now at the link in our bio.
π· Vishal Pandey
#TheWharfRevue #TheJoan #PoliticalSatire @softtreadent @artsontour @visitpenrith @penrithcitycouncil
Get ready to hear the smash hits of the 60s in Radio Luxembourg with John Waters LIVE in 2025. With story and song, be transported to a musical journey beloved by generations!
Donβt miss out β tickets https://www.thejoan.com.au/events/john-waters-radio-luxenbourg/
@radioluxembourglive #whatsOnPenrith #whatsonbluemountains #livemusic
Nazeem Hussain is coming the The Joan in 2025 with his brand new show You Paid For This!
Grab yourself a ticket now π https://www.thejoan.com.au/events/nazeem-hussain-stand-up-comedy-live/
#SydneyComedyFestival #standupcomedy #whatsonpenrith #WhatsonBluemountains #Nightout
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HOURS
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Closed: Saturday 21 December 2024
π Re-opening: Monday 6 January 2025
But donβt worryβyou can still grab tickets anytime online at ποΈ https://www.thejoan.com.au/
From all of us, have a magical Christmas and a Happy New Year! π We canβt wait to see you in 2025!
#HolidayHours #MerryChristmas #HappyNewYear
CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE π
We`ve got the festive season all wrapped up - Purchase an annual subscription package for your loved ones to our 2025 Morning Melodies series.
Featuring high-energy performances of all-time favourites - from the best of Broadway to the iconic sounds of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, and the unforgettable sounds of Olivia Newton-John, this gift is sure to have your nearest and dearest singing with joy! πΆ
β¨ Tickets include a beautiful pre-concert morning tea before each show. βπ«
π Check out the program and book a subscription package now at https://www.thejoan.com.au/event-series/morning-melodies/
#TheJoan #MorningMelodies
β° Applications for the 2025 Createability Internships close this Monday, 16 December.
The program is a career-enhancing opportunity for creative practitioners with disability or who are d/Deaf to intern with some of NSWβs leading arts and screen organisations, including Penrith Performing & Visual Arts (@the_joan, @qtheatre_, @penrithconservatorium and @penrithregionalgallery).
π For more information and to apply visit the link in our bio.
#ApplyNow #Disability #Arts #Internships #CareerDevelopment #Createability #AccessibleArts #TheJoan #QTheatre #PenrithConservatorium #PenrithRegionalGallery @aartsnsw @creatensw @screennsw @penrithcitycouncil @visitpenrith
CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE π
β¨ Make them laugh and give your loved ones a gift they will never forget this festive season with tickets to the last ever Wharf Revue, coming to The Joan next year!
With one show already sold out, this really is the hottest ticket in town. π₯
π Book now at the link in our bio.
#TheJoan #Chirstmas #GiftGuide #WhatsOnPenrith #WhatsOnWesternSydney #WhatsOnBlueMountains #WhatsOnHawkesbury @softtreadent @artsontour @visitpenrith @penrithcitycouncil
KIDS AND FAMILIES GIFT GUIDE π
β¨ Give the magic of the arts and treat the children and families in your life this festive season with tickets to an acclaimed theatre production at The Joan in 2025.
π¦ Josephine Wants to Dance (20 - 22 March)
Based on the beloved Australian picture book by Jackie French and Bruce Whatley, this uplifting and hilarious musical is about the importance of believing in yourself, realising your dreams and a dancing kangaroo! Suitable for ages 3+.
π The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show (24 April)
April School Holiday fun - See four of Eric Carle`s timeless tales come to life with over 75 magical puppets! Suitable for ages 18+ months.
Find out more and book now at the links in our bio.
#TheJoan #KidsAndFamilies #GiftGuide #Christmas #JosephineWantsToDance #TheVeryHungryCaterpillarShow #WhatsOnPenrith #WhatsOnWesternSydney #WhatsOnBlueMountains #WhatsOnHawkesbury @monkeybaatheatreco @visitpenrith @caterpillarshow @penrithcitycouncil
π₯ Big laughs are coming to The Joan in 2025! π₯
The Sydney Comedy Festival line-up just got even better with FOUR incredible shows:
π€ Scottish superstar Danny Bhoy returns with his latest hit show.
πͺ Aussie legend Heath Franklin`s Chopper is back as the Last Hard Bastard on Earth
π The Umbilical Brothers with their hit show The Distraction
πββοΈ The fabulous Effie Stephanides (Mary Coustas) graces the stage with her sassy wisdom.
Get ready to laugh till it hurtsβsecure your tickets now! π
ποΈ https://www.thejoan.com.au/event-series/sydney-comedy-festival/
#SydneyComedyFestival #LiveComedy #TheJoan #WhatsOnPenrith #WhatsOnBlueMountains #WhatsOnWesternSydney
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