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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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Hello from Penrith's Creative Heart
🎉 We were bouncing with joy to welcome grandparents, parents and their little joeys to @monkeybaatheatreco`s season of "Josephine Wants to Dance" The Joan last week, 20 - 22 March. 🦘🦘🦘
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the show and for our 📕 #free pre-season story time sessions at @westfieldpenrith, led by one of @qtheatre_`s teaching artists on 18 February.
A huge thank you to our friends from @qbdbooks for running a 📚 pop-up book store before and after the shows - it made us so hoppy to have you in our foyer!
Don`t miss out on more fun these April School Holidays with the EXCLUSIVE WESTERN SYDNEY season of @theveryhungrycaterpillarplay 🐛 and Q Theatre`s Drama and Film Workshops at The Joan, plus Art Workshops at @penrithregionalgallery. Check out the full program at the link in our bio.
#TheJoan #QBDBooks #WestfieldPenrith #JosephineWantsToDance #QTheatre @penrithcitycouncil @visitpenrith
🔥 We`re spicing up your Friday nights with live music at Sounds Fresh #5! Join @brendanoreillymusician and @migretmusic for an evening of music, vino and good vibes.
Guitarist and singer with a rich musical journey through pop, rock, blues, and jazz, Brendan O’Reilly has written songs all his life, blending diverse influences from classic pop and rock to traditional Irish and gypsy music. 🎵
His exciting new band including CJ Stranger (Guitar), Tim Watts (Bass) and Osama Moustafa (Drums) have recently performed at Springwood Festival, Hotel Etico and Bootlegger Katoomba.
Come along to the Borland Sound Lounge at the Joan on 27 June from 6pm to 8pm! Plus, your ticket included a complimentary drink from the Borland Bar!
It`s a show you won`t want to miss. 🎟️ Get your tickets through the link in bio.
#SoundsFresh #LiveMusic #LiveMusicSydney #TheJoan #WhatsOnSydney
Join our friends at Penrith Regional Gallery, Home of The Lewers Bequest in the stunning gardens for a unique drawing workshop with artist Clare Delaney!
🌱 Immerse yourself in nature – explore shapes, colors, textures & sounds
✍️ Create your own drawing tools from natural materials
🖌️ Experiment with natural inks, charcoal & graphite
🎨 Take home your tools, process drawings & ink
Limited spaces available.
📅 Date: Sunday 23 March, 10am- 3pm
📍 Location: Lewers Gallery Gardens
🔗 https://www.penrithregionalgallery.com.au/events/drawing-with-nature-2/
🎉 Josephine Wants to Dance is bouncing her way to Penrith today! 🦘🦘🦘
Don`t miss your chance to see @monkeybaatheatreco`s award-winning production of the beloved children`s picture book by Jackie French AM and Bruce Whatley (Diary of a Wombat) come to life on The Joan`s stage, 20 - 22 March.
Plus, be sure to visit our friends from @qbdbooks at their pop up book store in our Foyer before or after the show and pick up your copy of one of these iconic books! 📚
🦘 Guaranteed to delight the whole family, hop to it and secure your last minute tickets to Josephine Wants to Dance at the link in our bio!
#TheJoan #QBDBooks #JosephineWantsToDance #PageToStage
Kick off your weekend with original live music at Sounds Fresh #5! @migretmusic and @brendanoreillymusician will take the stage on 27 June from 6pm to 8pm at the Borland Sound Lounge, The Joan! ✨ 🎤
Migret is an indie-electronica band from Sydney that blends intimate compositions with a delicate, emotive voice, creating atmospheric soundscapes of guitar delays, ambient synths, and minimalist programming.
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ "Migret generates ethereal atmospheres akin to post-rock bands like Explosions in the Sky, but with a more emotional tone and a captivating female voice telling stories of misunderstandings. The result is a charming and precise ambient pop." – Indie Hoy
Don`t miss out on a night of live music and a free drink included in your ticket from the Borland Bar. 🍷 Get your tickets through the link in bio.
#SoundsFresh #LiveMusic #LiveMusicSydney #TheJoan #WhatsOnSydney
🚨 Final tickets just released! 🚨
Don’t miss your chance to see The Whitlams live! 🎶🔥 These last few tickets won’t last long—grab yours now before they’re gone!
🎟️ Get tickets here: https://www.thejoan.com.au/events/the-whitlams-2025/
Join our friends at @campbelltownartscentre for a limited season of `High Octane` by Emma Harrison - a super-charged dance work that reflects on the forces that drive us.
With an explosive blend of movement, rev heads, rhinestones, music, and early 2000s-inspired visuals, this groundbreaking new work will challenge you to rethink your relationship with success, power, and the relentless pursuit of more.
📆 27 - 29 March
📌 Campbelltown Arts Centre
👉 Book your tickets now: bit.ly/3D0mjST
Images: Nat Cartney
Can’t get enough of live music? 🎵 Spend your Friday night enjoying some incredible Aussie artists at Sounds Fresh #4, featuring @bluehillaus and OSITA.
Sibling folk duo from the Blue Mountains, Luca and Tala, a.k.a Blue Hill are known for their heartfelt harmonies and emotive storytelling, drawing inspiration from their natural surroundings.
Their set will feature a three-piece line-up, showcasing their signature sibling synergy and the dynamic range of their folk artistry.
📍 Borland Sound Lounge, The Joan
📅 27 June, 6pm-8pm
🍷Your ticket includes a complimentary drink from the Borland Bar!
🎟️ Get your tickets through the link in bio.
#SoundsFresh #LiveMusic #LiveMusicSydney #TheJoan #WhatsOnSydney
🎤JUST ANNOUNCED: AKMAL!
Akmal returns with a smash-hit tour after a spiritual journey to India to find himself. Unfortunately, when he got there, he couldn’t see himself anywhere, after all India is a big place...
🔥 Unfiltered. Unscripted. Unmissable. 🔥
Catch Akmal live as he delivers comedy gold with his signature quick wit and hilarious takes on everything!
📺 As seen on: Thank God You’re Here, Have You Been Paying Attention?, Just For Laughs & MICF Gala
Friday 18 July, 8pm
🎟 Tickets selling fast – don’t miss out!
https://www.thejoan.com.au/events/akmal/
#AkmalLive #ComedyTour #StandUpComedy #MustSee #LiveLaughs x
🚨 LAST CHANCE 🚨
⏰ Time is running out on our biggest sale before the Sydney Comedy Festival begins at The Joan!
For just $25, you can score tickets to a huge variety of shows—whether it’s a festival favourite or a brand-new act you’re keen to check out.
This is your chance to lock in a night of laughs at an unbeatable price ✨
🎫 Grab your tickets for select shows now before the sale ends! https://www.thejoan.com.au/event-series/sydney-comedy-festival/
SALE ENDS AT 1PM TODAY!
#sydneycomedyfestival #SCF #25FOR25 #comedyfestival
🎉 $25 COMEDY TICKETS – 25 HOURS ONLY! 🎭😂
For just 25 hours, score $25 tickets to select Sydney Comedy Festival shows at The Joan! But hurry—this deal is only active from 11 March 12 pm to 12 March 1pm!
🔥 Featuring:
🎤 Rhys Nicholson
🎤 The Umbilical Brothers
🎤 Christine Abadir
🎤 The Cheatcoders
🎤 Neel Kolhatkar
🎤 Heath Franklin`s Chopper
🎤 Succulent Comedy Showcase
🎤 Pauly Fenech
🎤 Gladys: A Musical Affair
🎤 Amiga Mia
🎤 Prakash Daniel
Don`t miss out on big laughs for a small price! 🤩
🎟 BOOK NOW: via link in our profile!
#SydneyComedyFestival #TheJoan #ComedyDeal #LaughOutLoud
Don’t have your Friday night plans sorted yet? Join us for a night filled with live music at Sounds Fresh #4 on Friday 30 May from 6.00pm - 8.00pm at the Borland Sound Lounge, The Joan 🎸 ✨
Independent artist from the Blue Mountains, OSITA a.k.a @maramaesanders blends compositional influences to create synth-pop music. 🎵
With two singles Skin and Sign and two EPs under her belt, her lyrics focus on relatable depictions of the human experience.
Enjoy great music also featuring a live set by @bluehillaus, good vibes, and a drink on us from the Borland Bar. 🍸
Secure your tickets through the link in bio.
#SoundsFresh #LiveMusic #LiveMusicSydney #TheJoan #WhatsOnSydney
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