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Western Sydney is getting a fresh serving of family fun these Spring School Holidays as multi award-winning ABC Kids band, The Vegetable Plot bring the world premiere of their brand-new live show, Pineapple People to The Joan, Penrith.
Join Aspara Gus, Ru Barb, Sir Paul McCarrotney and Avo Kaydo on a deliciously fun, musical adventure bursting with funky, original songs, pun-filled comedy and tropi-cool puppetry, guaranteed to have ages 3–9 and their families singing and dancing to the ‘beets’.
Make your day to theatre unforgettable by ‘pearing’ the show with The Vegetable Plot’s acclaimed Magical Garden Music and Songwriting Workshop. Co-created with the Sydney Opera House, throughout the session participants will learn about vocal warm-up and sweet harmonies with Ru Barb, discover songwriting secrets from Aspara Gus and groove along with Sir Paul McCarrotney. At the end of the session participants will have the opportunity to collaborate with the band and write a new song. No prior experience is needed, making it perfect for all children aged 5–9 with a love of music and imagination.
Encouraging children to grow, pick and eat vegetables is at the heart of The Vegetable Plot’s mission, and audiences are eating it up. The band’s popularity continues to flourish, with over 5 million Spotify streams and a devoted following across Australia and overseas.
No strangers to the spotlight, The Vegetable Plot have cultivated an impressive list of accolades over the past decade, including:
- Winner, 2014 & 2022 Fringe Kids Award – Best Children’s Show
- Winner of the 2019 International Songwriting competition “Best Children’s Song”
- Winner, 2019 International Songwriting Competition – Best Children’s Song
- 2020 ARIA & AIR Award Nominee
With their catchy tunes, playful humour and positive message, The Vegetable Plot are inspiring the next generation to discover the joy growing, picking and eating healthy food.
The show coincides with the recent release of Season Three, the band’s latest album, which comes with a fully illustrated book so children can sing along and the launch of their animated series online.
Don’t miss this rare chance to see the band debut their show before it hits the road. With its fruitastic mix of music, comedy, puppetry and hands-on creativity, Pineapple People promises to be the juiciest ticket in Sydney these school holidays, and a tasty reminder that healthy eating and sustainability can be seriously fun.
That’s just the tip of the turnip – The Joan and Lewers: Penrith Regional Gallery have bumper crop of creative workshops for all ages and abilities, from bubs to HSC students, adults and people living with disability.
Explore the full program below and get ready for your daily serve of fun!
THE VEGETABLE PLOT: PINEAPPLE PEOPLE
Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, 597 High Street, Penrith
Dates & Times
Saturday 27 September
Shows: 10am & 2pm; Workshop: 12pm
Age Suitability
Shows: Ages 3–9 and their families; Workshop: Ages 5–9
Duration
Show: 60 minutes (No interval); Workshop: 60 minutes (No break)
Tickets
Show and Workshop Package: $35
Show Only: Standard $30, Concession $22.50, Child Under 16 $22.50, Groups 4+ $22.50 each
A booking fee of $5 applies to all transactions.
DRAMA AND DANCE WORKSHOPS
Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, 597 High Street, Penrith
Ages 5–8
Dance Workshop with Jannawi Dance Clan on Tuesday 30 September, 9:30am – 1:30pm. Early Bird $60, Standard $70*.
Ages 9–12
Stories of the Land: Eco-Theatre on Thursday 9 October, 9:30am – 4:30pm. Early Bird $90, Standard $100*.
Ages 13–16
Fight for the Spotlight: Stage Combat and Movement on Tuesday 7 October, 9:30am – 4:30pm. Early Bird $90, Standard $100*.
HSC Students
HSC Set Design with Hailley Hunt on Wednesday 1 October, 9:30am – 4:30pm. Early Bird $90, Standard $100*
Adults
Unlocking the Bard: Shakespeare for Adults on Wednesday 8 October, 5:30pm – 9pm. Early Bird $60, Standard $70*.
Inclusive Adult Workshops
Access – Musical Theatre for Adults Living with Disability on Friday 3 October, 10:30am – 12:30pm. Early Bird $35, Standard $40*.
*Please Note: Early Bird prices are valid until 14 September. Standard prices will apply to all bookings for Q Theatre School Holidays Drama and Dance Workshops at The Joan from 15 September onwards. Creative Kids Vouchers are accepted.
ART WORKSHOPS
Lewers: Penrith Regional Gallery, 86 River Road, Emu Plains
Ages 6 months–5 years
Gallery Playdate on Thursday 2 October, 10am – 11am. All Tickets $25.
Ages 5–8
Printmaking on Tuesday 30 September, 10am – 12pm. All Tickets $40.
Collage and Stop Motion on Tuesday 7 October, 10am – 12pm. All Tickets $40.
Ages 9–13
Printmaking on Wednesday 1 October, 10am – 12pm. All Tickets $40.
Collage and Stop Motion on Wednesday 8 October, 10am – 12pm. All Tickets $40.
Creative Kids Vouchers are accepted.
Image Credits:
Concert Photos: Joshua Groom
Workshop: Cassandra Hannagan