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Dear Diary by Kay Proudlove – Win a Double Pass – A special Mother’s Day Competition Participate in our Mother’s Day social media competition and win a double pass to the evening performance of Dear Diary. To enter:   1. Follow our socials Facebook @joansutherlandperfromainartscentre or Instagram @the_joan  2. Like the social post 3. Tag […]

APPLICATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED Fixed term contract – 12 months Minimum 15 hours per week, $31.71 per hour The Joan is looking for a new Venue Assistant. Practical, and with an eye for organisation, detail and accuracy, and with consummate interpersonal skills, the Venue Assistant works to support the Venue Manager and team to ensure […]

To celebrate Monkey Baa’s multi award-winning production of The Peasant Prince returning to The Joan, we have teamed up with our friends at Q Theatre and Penrith City Libraries to create some workshops to help enhance your theatrical experience. Scroll down find out more about the show and our exciting show-related workshops. About the Show Experience […]

Our ticketing system will be out of service for essential upgrades on: 26 March 2024 between 9.30am – 2.30pm.  Unfortunately, during this period, our ticketing system (Online and Box Office) will be inaccessible and you will not be able to book tickets. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.

Calling all ‘kindred spirits’ – Gather your friends and family and join us in Penrith these April School Holidays to reignite and share your love of L.M. Montgomery’s beloved classic, Anne of Green Gables, with a range of exciting events. From an exclusive talk featuring a music World Premiere, to a family-friendly screening of the […]

Delve into the world of music, art and literature with The Joan’s 2024 Music Talks series. Facilitated by esteemed musicians, composers and researchers, this series will take you on a journey through art and culture that is not to be missed. Scroll down to discover our exciting line-up of events, meet the speakers and for […]

Celebrate the ‘amazing’ people in your life this Valentine’s Day with our exclusive Alex Lloyd competition! Simply purchase a minimum of two tickets for you and your loved one/s to see Alex Lloyd perform live in concert on Saturday 9 March at 7:30pm at The Joan and share our post on your socials (tag @the_joan […]

PLEASE NOTE: Our ticketing system will be undergoing maintenance on: 27 November 8pm – 28 November 4am 18 December 8pm – 19 December 4am Unfortunately, during this period, our ticketing system may be inaccessible and you might not be able to book tickets. We would appreciate if you would avoid booking tickets during this time. […]

Join us these September School Holidays for the ‘A to Z’ in family fun with the captivating production of Alphabetical Sydney: All Aboard! at The Joan. To make your trip to the theatre more memorable, we have partnered with our friends from Q Theatre, QBD Books and Penrith City Libraries to bring you some exciting pre- […]

Thank you to everyone who entered The Joan’s  “Silly Smelfie” Photo Competition, in celebration of The Listies award-winning show, Hamlet: Prince of Skidmark.  It was great to see so many kids having fun dressing up and having their photos taken! We are pleased to announce the two lucky winners who will received a signed Listies […]

Calling all Colleen McCullough fans – Join us in Penrith this August to celebrate a brand new adaptation of the beloved Australian novel, Tim and a screening of the classic 1979 film starring Mel Gibson. Scroll down to find out more and book your tickets now! COLLEEN MCCULLOUGH’S TIM LIVE ON STAGE Colleen McCullough’s gripping novel comes […]

Immerse yourself in the world of Shakespeare and celebrate the 400th anniversary of his First Folio (the first collection of Shakespeare’s play published in one volume) with these exciting experiences and events in Penrith this Winter. From live performance a to musical concert, talk and an exhibition, whether you are a lifelong fan of Shakespeare, […]

THE VILLAGE By Tasnim Hossain Directed by Bali Padda Q Theatre Company is holding auditions for our upcoming season of The Village by Tasnim Hossain. This opportunity is open to actors of all levels of experience. Actors based in Western Sydney are strongly encouraged to audition. If you have any questions about the audition process, […]

To celebrate The Listies coming to The Joan for the first time these School Holidays with their award-winning show, Hamlet: Prince of Skidmark, we are inviting you to take a cheeky ‘smelfie’ Listies style! Simply visit The Listies Poo Castle in The Joan’s Foyer before or after the show (13 – 14 July 2023) and […]

We have got your entertainment sorted these July School Holidays in Penrith! Head to Penrith City Library for a fun art workshop and then join us at The Joan in the second week of the holidays for a must-see show with everyone’s favourite comedians, The Listies, that is guaranteed to have you and your family […]

Thank you to everyone who entered The Joan and Penrith City Libraries “Possum Magic” Colouring-In Competition, in celebration of the show this week. We had an overwhelming response and it was wonderful to see how creative everyone made Hush. We are pleased to announce the two lucky Winners and two Highly Commended Entrants are: WINNERS […]

PLEASE NOTE: Our ticketing system will be undergoing maintenance on Saturday 13 May 10pm – Sunday 14 May 4am.   Unfortunately, during this period, our ticketing system may be inaccessible and you might not be able to book tickets. We would appreciate if you would avoid booking tickets during this time. We apologise for the […]

Join us at The Joan in 2023 to experience the crème de la crème of the piano world perform live on stage. From classics to swing, ragtime and never-before-seen pieces, be transported as virtuosos including Robbie Mann, Andrea Lam, Simon Tedeschi and Elena Kats-Chernin unite with acclaimed musicians to play their way into your hearts […]