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Inspiring creativity, learning, and artistic expression across Penrith.
Penrith Performing & Visual Arts (PP&VA) brings together The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, Penrith Conservatorium, Q Theatre and Penrith Regional Gallery (Lewers) – a connected cultural organisation shaping the creative life of one of Australia’s fastest-growing regions.
Established in 2006, PP&VA champions creativity in all its forms. Our stages, studios and galleries support ambitious performance, contemporary ideas and the development of artists across music, theatre, visual art and multidisciplinary practice.
Our education programs nurture performers and creators at every stage – from emerging talent to those refining their craft or exploring new creative pathways.
PP&VA exists to give Western Sydney a distinctive cultural presence: a place where major artists, touring companies and leading creative voices meet diverse, rapidly growing audiences. Our venues are more than performance spaces; they are platforms for new work, collaboration and cultural exchange in a region undergoing significant transformation.