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For commercial event enquiries, please contact:

Peta Downes | Producer, Commercial and Contemporary Performance

peta.downes@penrith.city
(02) 4723 7602

For all other event enquiries, please contact:

The Venues team

venues@penrith.city
(02) 4723 7624

An Intimate Black Box Performance Space

The Allan Mullins Studio is an 80-seat black box theatre, offering a versatile and intimate setting for theatre, music, seminar/workshops, presentations, and more.

Designed for flexibility, this space allows for creative staging configurations, with audience access from both sides to suit a variety of performance styles.

With its adaptable design, professional-grade technology, and immersive atmosphere, the Allan Mullins Studio is the perfect space for bold, innovative, and intimate live performances as well as casual corporate events.

Stage & Performance Features

  • Standard lighting system for tailored visual effects
  • Multi-channel sound system and AV options to enhance any production
  • Flexible seating configurations, with a standard layout featuring two raised tiers and a floor row, accommodating 80 guests, including two wheelchair spaces
  • Moderately live acoustics, ensuring clear, natural sound for drama and acoustic performances, while sound reinforcement is available for amplified productions

Image credit: The Zela Margossian Trio, 2024 Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival. Photo by Joshua Guiliano.

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A Space Designed for Creativity

  • Black box design with a plywood stage surface, allowing hirers to nail or screw into the floor for custom set designs
  • Mirrored southern wall, covered by a track curtain during performances
  • Dual access points;
    • Eastern entrance connects to dressing rooms, green room, and backstage facilities
    • Western entrance serves as the audience entry point

Additional Features

  • A dedicated alcove with dimmer racks, an audio drive rack, and a high bench for sound and lighting operators
  • The alcove also serves as an off-stage space or quick-change area for performers
  • Storage area for seating rostra when not in use, separated by a track curtain
  • A motorised projector screen 2.9m wide × 2.2m high, mounted in the centre of the northern wall at the back of the stage, in standard configuration.
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Venue Hire Enquiry Form

Interested in hosting your event at The Joan? Complete the form and our helpful team will get back to you as soon as possible.

We offer spaces for:

  • Live music concerts
  • Musicals and drama
  • Dance performances
  • Stand-up comedy
  • Community festivals
  • Seminars
  • Corporate events
  • Workshops
    …and more!

For other enquiries regarding your event, please get in touch with the Venues team on:

venues@penrith.city
(02) 4723 7624

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Please note we will reply via email as soon as possible. Please do not submit multiple forms within a 7-day period. 

Venues team : Ph: 02 4723 7624 or email: venues@penrith.city

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