Penny cooks up a theatrical smash
Regardless of whether you recognise her name, if you’re a fan of Australian TV you will probably recognise her face.
Penny Cook has appeared in...
Paying tribute to a legend
Janis Joplin is one of the rock world’s most iconic women and her musical legacy still lives on today through productions like ‘Pearl –...
Music with a message
When a young Troy Cassar-Daley was learning about the 1965 Freedom Ride, and the history behind the event, he was surprised to find out...
Jazz star Emma Pask to light up The Joan in Penrith
When Aussie jazz icon James Morrison calls you ‘the greatest gift to Australian jazz vocals’ you know you’re doing something right.
Vocalist Emma Pask was...
Love of 60s music is still Crystal clear
Dolores ‘Dee Dee’ Kenniebrew wasn’t even out of her teens yet when she was invited to become part of the girl group ‘The Crystals’....
Penrith’s love for meat pies on show
Who would have thought Penrith had such a deep connection with the Australian pie making industry?
If you didn’t know, then you should probably head...
You’ll be spellbound by hit musical
Ever been to see a theatre production and thought, ‘I’d really love to be up there’? Well, now’s your chance.
The Penrith Musical Comedy Company...
New play reveals extraordinary love affair
Love and literature come together in the world premiere of the theatre production ‘All My Love’ at The Joan this July.
‘All My Love’ is...
James Reyne is all killer, no filler
For iconic singer/songwriter James Reyne it seems there’s no place he’d rather be than on the road doing what he loves.
After the success of...
Dance with The Diamonds
If you’re after a fun girls’ night out head to the Evan Theatre inside Penrith Panthers Leagues Club this August to check out all...
Magical fun as classic story hits the stage
The wonderful world of Wonka will be brought to the stage this July when Ruby Productions presents their version of the Roald Dahl classic...
The Gruffalo’s Child hits the stage these school holidays
Fans of the award-winning picture book ‘The Gruffalo’ will be excited to hear that the theatre production of the sequel ‘The Gruffalo’s Child’ will...
Share a laugh with Akmal
Not many people can say they’ve experienced 500 horny women throwing plastic cups at them, but comedian Akmal Saleh admits that angry audiences are...
Surrender to Dewayne at the Joan
You might not immediately recognise the name Dewayne Everettsmith but you have probably heard his track ‘It’s Like Love’ which featured in a visually...
Come and say G’day
Interviewing Paul Hogan is sort of like having a chat to a stranger at the local pub. There’s no ego, no drama and no...
Beccy's honest journey
For Aussie country music star Beccy Cole it was the writing of her very candid memoir Poster Girl that inspired her to further explore...
At heart, Athol is still a Seeker
In the 60s musician Athol Guy’s beebop group decided they wanted to take on a more folky, bluegrass sound. They knew they’d need a...
Play will have audiences laughing out loud
Audiences will be in stitches with Henry Lawson Theatre's current production 'Happy Families'.
The comedy by Simon Hopkinson and Helen O'Connor is based in country...
This musical really rocks
The Who’s ‘Tommy’ is hitting the stage this month with local theatre group the Blue Mountains Musical Society set to take audiences into the...
Honesty is the aim for Jasmine
Country music star Jasmine Rae puts her heart and soul into her music. After writing candidly about the passing of her father on her...