At The Movies: Thor: Love and Thunder
Boasting director Taika Waititi’s trademark humour and a stacked cast, ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ doesn’t necessarily lend itself to the typical Marvel formula, but remains an enjoyable watch for fans and casual viewers alike.
Voice winner Bella Taylor Smith takes to the stage in Blue Mountains
Despite being an audience favourite from the beginning, no one was more surprised watching the finale of ‘The Voice’ last year than Bella Taylor Smith, who watched herself take the crown from the comfort of her home.
Boredom busters: 10 things to do these school holidays
With the school holidays fast approaching, many are on the lookout for fun ways to keep the kids occupied.
Comedy gold at the John Lees Centre
From this weekend, Ruby Productions will be bringing another top tier performance to the John Lees Centre in Penrith.
At The Movies: Elvis
Film reviews are easy to write when the movie is bad or subpar, but what if it’s the best film you’ve ever seen?
Just like the real thing: The Killer Queen Experience is coming to St Marys
The Killer Queen Experience will have you thinking you’re seeing the real thing.
How a Penrith Plaza Santa inspired a new Aussie Christmas movie
Local director and former Weekender journalist Heath Davis has wrapped filming on his latest movie, ‘Christmess’.
The show that will make your day, your month or even your year
OH… MY… GOD! ‘Friends’ fans, get ready, because ‘Friends! The Musical Parody’ is finally making its way to Riverside Theatres.
Taking Penrith to the Comedy Festival
This weekend, Penrith comedian Kieran Daughton is bringing a piece of the west to Sydney Comedy Festival.
Play takes us back in time at Henry Lawson Theatre
‘Room to Move’ tells the story of 29-year-old lodger, Bernie, as he moves in with 62-year-old widow, Peggy, and her devious children, Virginia and Roger.
At The Movies: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Despite quality direction and an A-list cast, ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ rivals the weakest Marvel Cinematic Universe installments.
From TikTok to The Joan: Luke Kidgell coming to Penrith
With 1.6 million TikTok followers and counting, Australian comedian Luke Kidgell is no stranger to the spotlight.
Play’s revival will get us talking
‘White Pearl’ presents itself as not only as a shameless black comedy, but also as a conversation starter.
Penrith and St Marys to host free street parties in May
The streets of St Marys and Penrith are set to open up for a series of free street parties during the month of May that celebrate the food, music and creative heartbeat of both centres.
Residency a “lifetime in the making” for Emu Plains artist
Emu Plains artist, Susan Oxenham, is hoping to inspire others as she undertakes her first residency at Penrith Regional Gallery.
At The Movies: Ambulance
Expecting anything else other than cheesy action scenes and over-the-top explosions from a Michael Bay movie would probably be asking too much.
Love is still in the air: John Paul Young to play St Marys Band Club
50 years ago, the world was introduced to music icon, John Paul Young. But, some might find it hard to believe that his musical journey, which began five years earlier, almost never was.
Classic 1944 play set for Penrith revival
This month, the talented creatives from Ruby Productions are back with their latest production, the 1944 Mary Chase play, ‘Harvey’.
Ahn Do happy to be back at The Joan
Ahn is back with his hit stage show, ‘The Happiest Refugee – Live!’.
Five country artists who should be on your playlist
Ever-evolving, country music has come a long way from being about cowboy boots and pick-up trucks (there's still the odd song about a dog by the river, though).