Talks & Ideas: Big Green

Talks & Ideas: Big Green

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KANGAROO

KANGAROO

In a small town, three strangers become intricately entwined by the events of one fateful night.

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PP&VA Board & Committee Nominations Now Open

PP&VA Board & Committee Nominations Now Open

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COVID Safety

COVID Safety

COVID Safety

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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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In line with NSW Health advice, the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre is temporarily closed to the public until at least 11.59pm Saturday 28 August 2021. Please see our COVID SAFETY page for further updates on the current public health order, and ticketing information. Please stay safe everyone!

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Immerse yourself in arts and culture

July - December 2021

Experience the arts. Do, see, feel, share and learn, at the creative heart of Penrith.
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Comedy @ The Joan
THE SPOOKY MEN’S CHORALE
DADS
KANGAROO
Beep
Our House – Originate 2021
Pete the Sheep

Comedy @ The Joan

Important Update: Comedy @ The Joan on 20 August will not go ahead at this time.
  • Q Theatre
  • 20 Aug - 17 Dec 2021
  • $30 - $35

THE SPOOKY MEN’S CHORALE

Important Update: The Spooky Men's Chorale rescheduled to 17 & 18 September 2021

DADS

Important Update: Dads rescheduled to 22 & 23 September 2021

KANGAROO

In a small town, three strangers become intricately entwined by the events of one fateful night.
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Beep

Important Update: Beep rescheduled to 17 & 18 November 2021

Our House – Originate 2021

I’ll light the fire, you place the flowers in the vase that you bought today.
  • Allan Mullins Studio
  • 22 Sep - 25 Sep 2021
  • $15 - $25
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Pete the Sheep

Adapted for the stage by Eva Di Cesare, Sandra Eldridge and Tim McGarry.
Based on the book by Jackie French and Bruce Whatley
Morning Melodies

Morning Melodies 2021

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The Royal Australian Navy Band
String Along with the Hollywood Classics
Duets
Deck the Halls
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The Royal Australian Navy Band

Concert Spectacular
  • Richard Bonynge Concert Hall
  • 22 Sep 2021
  • $22 - $25
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String Along with the Hollywood Classics

Starring Vov Dylan, Glenn Amer, Jennifer Gray and the Palace Orchestra String
  • Richard Bonynge Concert Hall
  • 27 Oct 2021
  • $22 - $25
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Duets

Starring Tony Mazell, Guy Taylor, Shilo Khader and Sara Mazell and Greg Hooper Quartette.
  • Richard Bonynge Concert Hall
  • 24 Nov 2021
  • $22 - $25
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Deck the Halls

Starring Karen Beckett, Daniel Tambasco, Keith Scott and the Greg Hooper Trio
  • Richard Bonynge Concert Hall
  • 15 Dec 2021
  • $22 - $25
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Penrith Arts Lover - The Key that Unlocks Your Creative City

We know Western Sydney is full of creative people and businesses, so we’re bringing like-minded types together under a membership program with plenty of benefits that you can enjoy, with Penrith Performing & Visual Arts at its hub! PAL members also enjoy 10% discount off tickets for shows presented by The Joan in 2021. Terms and conditions apply.

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THE SPOOKY MEN’S CHORALE

THE SPOOKY MEN’S CHORALE

Important Update: The Spooky Men's Chorale rescheduled to 17 & 18 September 2021

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DADS

DADS

Important Update: Dads rescheduled to 22 & 23 September 2021

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Our House – Originate 2021

Our House – Originate 2021

I’ll light the fire, you place the flowers in the vase that you bought today.

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Penrith Regional Gallery

Penrith Regional Gallery

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We know things look a little different now. We’ve updated our website and have also launched new sites for Penrith Conservatorium, Q Theatre and Penrith Regional Gallery too. If something doesn’t look quite right, or you’re having problems finding the information you need, please email us.

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Be part of Penrith's Creative Heart. ...

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Be part of Penrith's Creative Heart. PP&VA Board and Committee Nominations are open. Deadline 15 August 2021. Penrith Performing & Visual Arts (PP&VA) is seeking nominations from interested Greater Western Sydney-based community members to its Board of Directors and three Community Advisory Committees (Education Committee, Performing Arts Committee and Visual Arts Committee). These are volunteer positions. A public company limited by guarantee and a controlled entity of Penrith City Council, Penrith Performing & Visual Arts is a producer, curator, presenter and a leader in industry-led arts education experiences in the region. PP&VA is looking to diversify its Board and Committee representation to best reflect the community we serve. We are particularly interested in nominations from those with a passion for arts and cultural growth in this region including: · Local business representatives · Artists and creatives · Representatives of Joan and Gallery community hiring groups · Those from a diverse cultural background · Young people (aged between 18 and 40) MORE INFO via link in bio.

🧑‍🏫 Struggling with at-home learning? ...

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🧑‍🏫 Struggling with at-home learning? 📚 Visit the Education section on our #keepheartpenrith page! Jam-packed full of interactive resources, experiments, activities, lessons and games, choose from syllabus-based materials across a range of subject areas for Early Learning - Secondary Education. Visit now to get started! qtheatre.com.au/keep-heart-penrith/keep-your-creative-finger-on-the-pulse/ #thejoan #artseducation #artseducationmatters #education #nsweducation #earlylearning #primaryschool #secondaryschool #tertiaryschool #university #English #drama #science #STEM #BeatLockdownblues #music #creativearts #creativeandperformingarts #resources #homeschooling #homeschool #nswcurriculum #NESA @penrithregionalgallery @penrithconservatorium @patch_theatre @tarongazoo @artgalleryofnsw @sydneyjewishmuseum @atyp_theatre #theartsunit @australianmuseum @sydneyobservatory @sydlivmus @statelibrarynsw @nationallibraryaus @questacon @natgeoau @natgeo @thersc

In line with the latest NSW Health advice, The ...

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In line with the latest NSW Health advice, The Joan is now temporarily closed to the public until at least 11.59pm Friday 16 July. But that doesn't mean you have to miss out on the arts! 🥰 Immerse yourself in creativity at home from a digital creative Penrith. Head over to our Keep Heart Penrith webpage filled with plenty of fun, inspiration, things that you can learn from, or even create while in lockdown: qtheatre.com.au/keep-heart-penrith Keep heart Penrith, we are all in this together.

In line with NSW Health advice, the Joan ...

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In line with NSW Health advice, the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre is temporarily closed to the public until at least 11.59pm Friday 9 July. This public health order is currently in place until 11.59pm on Friday 9 July – and this could change at any time. Please monitor government advice for the most current updates. Events scheduled during the period in which the health order is in effect will not go ahead at this time. All ticket holders will be contacted via email over the next week with an update and options – please keep an eye on your email inboxes. In this unprecedented situation, our Box Office is fielding a tremendous volume of requests and we are working to be as responsive as possible. We ask that you please wait for us to get in touch, and please bear with us as we work through our lists. Thank you for your patience and understanding, and please stay safe and well.

This week the NSW Government has introduced a new ...

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This week the NSW Government has introduced a new public health order which means that theatres – including The Joan – must operate at a reduced capacity and can only seat audiences to 50% of their capacity. This order is currently in place until 11:59pm on Friday 2 July – and this could change at any time, along with the restrictions. Please monitor government advice for the most current updates. Events scheduled during the period in which the health order is in effect will continue at the reduced capacity. Current tickets to these events are still valid. However if audience members have safety concerns, or are affected by stay-at-home orders or other impacts, we are offering some options. Please see our website for more information: thejoan.com.au/covid-safety Thank you for your patience and understanding, and please stay safe and well.

🚨 Important update for ticket holders.

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🚨 Important update for ticket holders.