Katie gives Opera a fresh twist

The Joan promises a huge 2019

Theatre

High School Musical rocks the John Lees Centre

Ruby Productions’ ‘High School Musical’ premiered at the John Lees Centre in Penrith last weekend, and performances continue throughout June.

Emu Heights Theatre Company to close – for now

When the Emu Heights Theatre Company opened in 2010 its first show was a production of ‘The Shoe-Horn Sonata’ by John Misto. Returning to...

Frightfully good play

Looking for something to do this Halloween weekend? Then why not head down to the Police Citizens Boys Club to check out The Acting...

Best of the best on stage in Penrith

Curating a year’s worth of theatre and music performances is no mean feat. There’s many factors to be considered when deciding on a program that...

Penrith Musical Comedy Company confirms 2017 season, including Chicago revival

2017 will see Penrith Musical Comedy Company (PMCC) embracing something old and something new. The upcoming season will feature the return of the hit musical...

Beloved film comes to life on stage

‘Madagascar the Musical’ is on its way to western Sydney.

Penrith’s hottest ticket

Experience music, movement, fire and spectacle in a brand new show exploring dynamic new directions in a classical concert presentation. ‘Concertos on Fire’ is a...

Powerful story on stage

It’s one of history’s most iconic diaries and now Anne Frank’s experiences during World War II are set to come to life on the...

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.

Get In The Mood for some Broadway fun

Tickets to ‘In The Mood’ have been in such high demand with Penrith audiences that a third matinee performance has been announced. The hit show...

Festive fun for the family

With Christmas quickly approaching it’s time to start getting the festivities underway. What better way to celebrate the silly season than with a night of...

Powerful and poignant play heads to The Joan

The popular Australian play ‘LAMB’ is coming to The Joan for three epic performances next month.

Serial funsters back at The Joan

It’s that time of year again folks. The hilarious satirical minds of Jonathan Biggins, Drew Forsythe and Phillip Scott – aka The Wharf Revue...

Classic play makes its way to Penrith

From Thursday, April 4, Bell Shakespeare Theatre Company will be presenting an exclusive western Sydney season of William Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ right here at The Joan.

Noni takes us on an emotional journey in new play ‘Mother’

One of the great things about storytelling is that it allows us to form emotional connections with characters that we may never have had...

Grug comes to life on stage

As several generations of kids know it’s hard not to fall in love with the cute little Aussie hero Grug. These school holidays local audiences...

Magic comes to The Joan

Get your scuba gear ready because it’s time to take a trip to the depths of the sea. The highly acclaimed one man show ‘The...

What can we learn from Keating?

Visionary, reformer and rabble rouser Paul Keating is embodied by one of Australia’s most beloved actors, Jonathan Biggins, in ‘The Gospel According to Paul’.

Murder mystery comes to Penrith

Put yourself in the centre of an Agatha Christie murder mystery at the John Lees Centre next month. Audiences are in for a thrilling evening...

Classic tale gets modern makeover in Penrith

Head to the Henry Lawson Theatre to see Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ brought to the 21st Century.