Posts Tagged ‘Penrith’

Discover some of Sydney’s finest female jazz artists, pushing the boundaries of intimate and improvised music right here at The Joan, as we present an amazing triple bill in the Borland Foyer and Mullins Studio venues on Friday 25th October. At 6.00pm local Penrith smooth jazz duo Tea for Two, featuring singer-songwriter Alina Grace, will […]

This competition has now closed. Congratulations to our lucky winners including Kim O (Penrith), Suzanne J (Wentworth Falls), Desiree S (Emu Plains), Maria Virginia (Jordan Springs), Paula S (Claremont Meadows), Catherine O (Emu Plains), Emma G (Wentworth Falls), Melissa T (Lawson) and Ashlyn K (Kurrajong). All winners have now been contacted and sent their passes. […]

Spark the creativity and imaginations of your children and teenagers these October school holidays at The Joan and Penrith Regional Gallery with our range of concerts and interactive workshops. Experience the magic of music and animals in Carnival of the Animals, a special family-friendly concert for ages 3+ at The Joan. Be spell-bound as the […]

Experience the best emerging local musical talent as the Penrith Youth Orchestra and the Valda Silvy Ensemble come together to perform an exclusive concert at The Joan on 1 September. To celebrate the inaugural performance of the Valda Silvy Ensemble, one of Penrith Conservatorium of Music’s rising stars, 17-year-old multi-instrumentalist, Joseph Foong will join the […]

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 […]

Listen to My88 FM Girls Just Wanna Afternoons Presenter, Madeleine Jaine Lobsey interview professional theatre artist, Randa Sayed about Q Theatre’s annual The Riff: Youth Theatre Festival 2024 – Down the Rabbit Hole. MEET THE PRESENTER AND INTERVIEWEE MADELEINE JAINE LOBSEY My88 FM Girls Just Wanna Afternoons Presenter Madeleine Jaine Lobsey is an autistic/ADHD theatre maker […]

Keep your children and teenagers entertained and spark their imaginations these Winter school holidays at The Joan and Penrith Regional Gallery. Develop new performance skills and build your confidence with Q Theatre’s interactive drama workshops for ages 5 – 18 at The Joan. Dive into the world of musical theatre or join us for our […]

Q Theatre’s hallmark project, Originate returns to The Joan to celebrate its tenth anniversary. Selected from a competitive application process, four pre-professional and emerging artists from Greater Western Sydney (aged 18+ and within the first five years of their practice), including Stephanie Laarakkers, Josephine Lee, Terence Nguyen and Jony Teperski, are set to take the […]

First came Flannofest, then Q Theatre’s Annual Youth Theatre Festival… After more than 30 years of providing local young people with opportunities to express their ideas and experience working in a professional theatre setting, Q Theatre’s key youth event, The Riff: Youth Theatre Festival, returns to the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre on 28 June. […]

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 […]

Australia’s biggest and best comedy spectacular is setting off on its 26th annual road trip to bring the finest talents from the Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2024 to the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, Penrith on Tuesday 18 June at 7:30pm. Featuring a stellar line-up of beloved comedy royalty alongside some of the freshest sensations, […]

We are thrilled to announce that our upcoming performances of Emily Who: A Day for Adventure will be Auslan Interpreted and presented as relaxed performances. Starring award-winning Australian children’s singer Emily Who, this interactive concert jam-packed full of songs and fun will take you on an imaginary journey under the sea, to a farm, the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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- […]

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, […]