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Ignite your children’s and teenager’s creativity these school holidays at The Joan and Penrith Regional Gallery with an exciting line-up of performances and workshops. Don’t miss the Western Sydney exclusive season of the critically acclaimed The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show at The Joan. Featuring four of Eric Carle’s timeless tales, including The Very Hungry Caterpillar, […]
The Joan is excited to announce its new partnership with the Sydney Comedy Festival—because who doesn’t love a good laugh? From 27 April – 3 May 2025, we’re bringing a week of top-tier performances, big laughs, and unbeatable energy to Penrith. Get ready for a comedy-packed experience you won’t want to miss! Roar with laughter […]
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 […]
Monkey Baa Theatre Company’s award-winning stage adaptation of Josephine Wants to Dance returns to The Joan, Penrith for a limited season, 20 – 22 March 2025. Based on the classic Australian picture book by Jackie French OAM and Bruce Whatley (Diary of a Wombat) Josephine Wants to Dance first hopped onto the stage in 2018, […]
Teens aged 13 – 18 have the extraordinary opportunity to participate in an exclusive all-day musical theatre masterclass with the esteemed resident director of Hamilton Australia, Dean Drieberg, at The Joan on 21 or 22 March. This intensive workshop is designed for aspiring performers who are eager to hone their craft and gain invaluable insights […]
Unleash your creativity and make the most of the summer holidays at Penrith Regional Gallery and The Joan — where fun and inspiration await for all ages! Join Penrith Regional Gallery this December and January for a variety of hands-on art workshops for children aged 3 – 12. From crafting panther puppets to drawing with […]
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 […]
Penrith Youth Orchestra Celebrates Season Finale with Stellar Collaboration Unforgettable Performance Featuring Penrith Youth Orchestra, Omega Ensemble, Richard Bonynge Ensemble. Penrith Youth Orchestra (PYO) will conclude its remarkable season with an extraordinary performance on Sunday, 24 November, at 3 pm, at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre in Penrith. This highly anticipated concert brings together […]
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 […]
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, […]
