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The Joan Penrith - Where stories come alive and creativity takes centre stage.
Must See! 
Must See! 
Welcome to The Joan
Sydney Comedy Festival: Ray O’Leary – I Can See O’Leary Now the Ray Has Gone
Thursday 7 May 2026
Q Theatre presents
The Wind in the Willows
Based on the book by Kenneth Grahame. Adapted by Mike Smith and Keith Dawson. 29 - 30 November 2025
The Joan and CDP present Andy Griffiths'
Saturday 18 April at 10am & 12pm
YOU & ME and The Land of Lost Things
A play by Richard Tulloch. Adapted from the book by Andy Griffiths and Bill Hope Friday 17 April at 6pmSaturday 18 April at 10am & 12pm
The Joan presents The Listies
Tuesday 14 July at 10am & 12:30pm
This Show Is A Joke!
Written and performed by Richard Higgins and Matthew Kelly Monday 13 July at 7pmTuesday 14 July at 10am & 12:30pm
The Joan presents A Monkey Baa Theatre Company and QPAC's Out of the Box co-production
Wednesday 30 September at 10am & 12pm
Where is the Green Sheep?
Based on the book by Mem Fox and Judy Horacek. Written for the stage and directed by Eva Di Cesare Tuesday 29 September at 10am & 12pmWednesday 30 September at 10am & 12pm
Penrith Conservatorium of Music presents
Pinocchio
Richard Bonynge Ensemble in collaboration with Glenbrook Ballet Theatre Tue 6 October, 11am
2026 Arts Education, Kids and Families Program
Experience our new season of inclusive performances, workshops, and educational programs for early learning, primary, secondary and tertiary students, plus vacation care groups and families.
What's On Brochure:
October to December 2025
Discover our exciting line-up of upcoming shows, workshops and exhibitions.
Q Theatre
Providing pathways for artists to train, experiment, and create has always been at the heart of Q Theatre’s mission. We foster emerging talent through our Studio Q workshop program and our Access Ensemble for people with disability.
Penrith Conservatorium
of Music
The heart of music in Western Sydney
Since 1990, Penrith Conservatorium of Music has been inspiring and nurturing musical talent through world-class tuition, fostering creativity, and building a vibrant community of musicians.
Artist Registry
Penrith Performing & Visual Arts (PP&VA) invites artists, artist groups, and arts workers from Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains to join our register.
This helps us connect you with opportunities at The Joan and Lewers, including events, networking, and professional development.
Empower creativity, shape the future
We need your help to keep Western Sydney’s creative heart beating. The support we receive from individual donations as well as businesses, foundations, and philanthropic sources is crucial to our mission of nurturing, making and sharing great art for all.