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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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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!
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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.
#ThrowbackThursday – Celebrating 30 Years of The...
![#ThrowbackThursday – Celebrating 30 Years of The Joan Did You Know? Q Theatre's 21st Birthday Season in 1984 concluded with a sell-out run of musical comedy “Better Known as Bee” written by Ian Dickson, David Mitchell and Peter Thornburn, with music by Tony Rees. Starring Jan Adele ("Number 96") in the title role, the play follows the life of Sydney eccentric, individualist and bohemian rebel Beatrice (Bea) Miles from her schooldays at Abbotsleigh School to her death in a convent at Randwick. The production received rave reviews from the critics such as:
✍️ “an example of inspired casting…she [Jan Adele] brings to the role great sympathy and understanding, as well as a singing voice which is ideally suited to the catchy and amusing songs that pepper this show.” – The Sydney Morning Herald
✍️ “The Q have a dinky-di Aussie hit on their hands.” – SunHerald Directed by Doreen Warburton and Arthur Dicks (in addition to designing), the other cast members included Grant Smith, Sonja Tallis and Rob Thomas (later seen in the Q’s 1985 production of “The Hostage”). Allan McFadden was the musical director. 📷 Composite Image: Photos of Beatrice Miles (Left: Copyright News Ltd. Right: Photo by John Fairfax and Sons Ltd)
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