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Education

Arts Education

For Preschool – Tertiary Students, Teachers and Emerging Artists

Penrith Performing & Visual Arts (PP&VA) is located across two venue sites including the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre (home to Q Theatre and Penrith Conservatorium) and Penrith Regional Gallery, Home of The Lewers Bequest, and represents a diverse and dynamic blend of creative practice in the Western Sydney region.

At PP&VA, we are committed to providing inclusive, quality, arts education experiences for all audiences.

Plan Your Excursion

Getting Here
Click here for information about our venue and getting here.

Risk Assessment
Click here to download The Joan’s 2024 Risk Assessment.

A Handy Guide to Attending the Theatre
Click here to download our guide with handy tips to discuss with your students prior to attending an excursion at the theatre.

Events, Career Pathways and Development Opportunities

Hover over the tiles below and click through to find out more about our programs for school and school holidays groups.

Information for Schools and School Holiday Groups

Information for Schools and School Holiday Groups

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Events for Preschool and Primary School Groups

Events for Preschool and Primary School Groups

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Events for Secondary School and Tertiary Groups

Events for Secondary School and Tertiary Groups

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School Holiday Events

School Holiday Events

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Online Booking Forms

To book a production for your school, please fill out the booking form below.

More Information and Enquiries

Events at The Joan

Ticketing Enquiries
Email boxoffice@penrith.city
Phone (02) 4723 7600

Learning Enquiries
Email creativelearning@penrith.city

Events at The Gallery

Email gallery@penrith.city
Phone (02) 4735 1100

Click here to explore the Gallery’s exhibitions, workshops and programs for Schools and School Holiday Groups