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Updates from PP&VA about COVID-19

Updates from PP&VA about COVID-19

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2020 Season

2020 Season

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Kids & Families 2020

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In line with Australian Government requirements to keep our community safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, our doors are currently closed and face to face activities suspended at The Joan and Penrith Regional Gallery.

We are working on ways to stay connected with you and to support your creative learning and inspiration online.

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And keep heart Penrith, we’re all in this together.

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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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Welcome to 2020

We love each and every show at The Joan. We love the big ones, the small ones and those that refuse to be defined. We know each show has its own voice and song and story and we want to help you connect with the right show for you. In 2020, we celebrate all the love and stories that know no bounds.
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THE SPOOKY MEN’S CHORALE
THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO PAUL
THE MELL-O-TONES
THE WHARF REVUE 2020: GOOD NIGHT AND GOOD LUCK
LIGHTS IN THE PARK
CARMEN
KANGAROO
DADS
30th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT
LAMB

THE SPOOKY MEN’S CHORALE

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Cancellation of The Spooky Men's Chorale on 3 & 4 July 2020
  • Q Theatre
  • 03 Jul - 04 Jul
  • $30 - $60

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO PAUL

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Cancellation of The Gospel According to Paul on 11 July 2020
  • Q Theatre
  • 11 Jul
  • $30 - $60

THE MELL-O-TONES

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Cancellation of The Mell-O-Tones on 25 July 2020
  • Q Theatre
  • 25 Jul
  • $30 - $60

THE WHARF REVUE 2020: GOOD NIGHT AND GOOD LUCK

After 20 years the comedy institution bids farewell.
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LIGHTS IN THE PARK

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Postponement of Lights in the Park on 5 - 15 August 2020
  • Allan Mullins Studio
  • 05 Aug - 15 Aug
  • $20 - $35

CARMEN

Caught between her desire for love and a longing for freedom, Carmen faces an impossible choice. Carmen is enigmatic and elusive: a femme fatale you can’t forget.
  • Richard Bonynge Concert Hall
  • 28 Aug
  • $30 - $70
  • Buy Tickets

KANGAROO

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Postponement of Kangaroo on 4 - 5 September 2020
  • Q Theatre
  • 04 Sep - 05 Sep
  • $30 - $45

DADS

Discover a secret wunderworld of Dad dancing, inspired by the experts - the Dads.

30th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT

Tamara-Anna Cislowska returns to The Joan as Musical Director and pianist for our much anticipated 30th Anniversary celebration.
  • Richard Bonynge Concert Hall
  • 26 Sep
  • $30 - $70
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LAMB

A play about family, the land and being the one who stays. With original music by Mark Seymour.
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Want to grab a bite before the show?

Enjoy a variety of food and drink options at both The Joan and along High Street!

Find out where!

Want a hard copy of our 2020 Season Brochure?

No problem. If you don’t already have a copy of our 2020 Season Brochure, email us at boxoffice@penrith.city or call Box Office on 4723 7600.

Request for one!

Looking for something?

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.

THE SPOOKY MEN’S CHORALE

THE SPOOKY MEN’S CHORALE

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Cancellation of The Spooky Men's Chorale on 3 & 4 July 2020

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For Schools

For Schools

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Morning Melodies 2020

Morning Melodies 2020

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Penrith Regional Gallery

Penrith Regional Gallery

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Get cosy with us at home this winter with our ...

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Get cosy with us at home this winter with our Crea Get cosy with us at home this winter with our Creative Care Packs! While our doors still remain closed, we continue to share ideas that can help you dream, unwind, and just simply be happy.If you'd like to receive a Creative Care Pack from us in your email inbox every week, let us know by dropping an email to newsfromthejoan@penrith.city#homewiththejoanImage credit: Christina Mishell

Did you know that the Joan Sutherland Performing ...

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Did you know that the Joan Sutherland Performing A Did you know that the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre is the only public performing arts centre in the world that acclaimed Australian operatic singer Dame Joan Sutherland allowed to use her name*. During the opening of the centre, Dame Joan performed Arne’s When Dasies Pied and Tosti’s Serenata, accompanied by her husband Richard Bonygne. After two encore performances, the pair received a standing ovation. This auspicious event also marked the last recital of Dame Joan’s career. Here is a photo of the pair following their performance on the night. *The Joan Sutherland Theatre at the Sydney Opera House was named after Dame Joan's death, it was known as the Opera Theatre until 2012.#homewiththejoan

✍️ 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 ...

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✍️ 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀!Being in lockdown has certainly changed the way we live, flipped our usual routines, and transformed our day-to-day-experiences. We'd love to find out how you've been doing, and hear stories of your life in lockdown - surprising, heart-warming or even funny! Share it with us via email at newsfromthejoan@penrith.city in 40 words - you can send photos or videos too.We'll feature some of our favourites in our Creative Care Packs ❤️ and on our social channels in the coming weeks, and the best stories will also stand a chance to win a $50 Gift Voucher to spend on something beautiful from @penrithregionalgallery's Gift Shop*. This round closes 31 May, so get your entries ready!PS: If you're not on our database yet, and you'd like to receive Creative Care Packs from us every week, let us know via email too! *Terms & Conditions apply.Image: Teniola Komolafe#homewiththejoan #homewithprg

Did you know that The Joan was designed by the ...

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Did you know that The Joan was designed by the acc Did you know that The Joan was designed by the acclaimed Australian architect Phillip Cox? Arguably one of Penrith's finest buildings, the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre was designed by the acclaimed Australian architect Philip Cox. His impressive resume also includes the design of the old Sydney Football Stadium (and the new Sydney Football Stadium), the Australian Maritime Museum, the Melbourne Park Tennis Centre and King Street Wharf at Darling Harbour. Here is a photo of the construction of our magnificent theatre.Image: The construction site of the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, image courtesy of Penrith City Library.#homewiththejoan

𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗠𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟...

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𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗠𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗠𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗢𝗨𝗧: @qtheatre_ is inviting local singers and string players to join them in performing a song! 🎤🎻 All Might is a song from a new musical by Nicholas Christo and Paul Smith which was originally envisaged as a part of a live performance event. However, due to the current health crisis, they have reimagined this project as an online performance piece inspired by Brisbane’s Couch Choir.Participants will be invited to rehearse their part at home using their online resources, record and submit it! All contributions will be edited into a beautiful version of the song and will be shared online. Singers and string players of all abilities are invited to take part! No auditions required and participation is FREE.If you are interested in being part of All Might or to find out more, please send an email to Q Theatre's Producer, Melissa Cannon at melissa.cannon@penrith.cityImage: Christina Mishell

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Did you know that on this day in 1981, Doreen Warb Did you know that on this day in 1981, Doreen Warburton, founder of @qtheatre_ and inspiration to generations of theatre makers, was sitting in the foyer of our Q Theatre at The Joan in Penrith whilst actors were rehearsing for the upcoming production of Dario Fo's "We Can't Pay? We Won't Pay!" Here's a newspaper article about it from @sydneymorningherald on Saturday 25 April 1981.Article credit: Geraldine O'Brien / The Sydney Morning Herald