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Welcome to The Joan’s Autumn/Winter 2025 Season The Joan is turning 35 this year and we are celebrating in a big way; bringing fresh energy to our stages with a vibrant program packed with unforgettable performances. Browse our brochure, below to check out our exciting line-up of events. Can’t see our digital brochure? Click […]
Make gift-giving effortless with Joan Gift Vouchers – the perfect solution for any occasion. Give the gift of unforgettable entertainment while letting your recipient choose the performance or event that suits their taste and schedule. Joan Gift Vouchers are valid for any performance or ticketed event at The Joan. Simply select your preferred amount, complete […]
The award-winning creators of Erth’s Dinosaur Petting Zoo and Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium return to The Joan, 16 – 17 September, with their awe-inspiring new production, ARC. Featuring exquisite puppetry, an enigmatic host and audience interaction, this intimate show about our love for the natural world gives children and their families the unique opportunity to get […]
Join renowned Australian children’s singer, Emily Who (Winner of two of The What’s On 4 Kids Awards 2023 – ‘Judged’ and ‘People’s Choice’) for her new, interactive and inclusive children’s concert, A Day for Adventure at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, 21 – 22 June. Jam-packed full of catchy songs and fun, Emily will […]
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 […]
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 […]
Audience members were entranced by the free, interactive reading of Alison Lester’s classic picture book Magic Beach presented by Penrith City Library and The Joan in the Allan Mullins Theatre on Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 April 2021. Held in celebration of CDP Kids’ production of Magic Beach – Live On Stage coming to Penrith, the event […]
Thank you to everyone who entered our Magic Beach Colouring-In Competition in celebration of CDP Kids’ adaptation coming to Penrith for the School Holidays. We were overwhelmed by the wonderful response and effort put in and we loved receiveing your entries! It was fantastic to see the creativity put into bringing one of the iconic scenes […]
It was wonderful to have so many of our patrons get into the spirit of things and attend The Midnight Gang in their favourite sleepwear last week, in honour of CDP Theatre’s production coming to The Joan. There was an incredible buzz in the foyer both nights and it was great to see so much creativity […]
