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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

A Dynamic Space for Powerful Performances

The Q Theatre at The Joan is a versatile, proscenium-thrust stage, offering an intimate yet spacious setting for theatre, live music, conferences, and more.

Designed to bring performers closer to their audience, this 378-seat venue provides great views from all angles, and delivers a professional-grade experience for productions of all scales.

Technical Specifications

Stage & Performance Features

  • Proscenium-thrust stage with a semi-circular apron in front of a large rectangular performance area
  • Wing space on both sides, with a stage dock and SM desk located on the OP side
  • Wired remote-controlled battens for lighting and drapery, though the venue does not have a fly tower for flying large set pieces
  • Multiple access points for performers, including wing entrances, a backstage crossover corridor, and an OP-side entrance on the apron
  • Plywood stage surface, allowing hirers to secure set pieces directly to the floor

Audience Experience & Seating

  • 378 seats in total, including 364 fixed seats and 14 removable seats
  • Raked seating layout in a thrust configuration, wrapping around the stage apron for enhanced audience engagement
  • A-row seating footwell sits just below stage level, offering an immersive, up-close experience
  • Three seating sections, divided by two stepped aisles for easy access
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Acoustics & Sound Reinforcement

  • Naturally dry acoustics, ensuring clarity and precision for professional theatre performances without amplification
  • Sound reinforcement recommended for musicals, live music, talks, conferences, and productions requiring enhanced projection

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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