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Beetle by Legs On The Wall at The Joan, Penrith
Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre 597 High Street, Penrith, NSW, AustraliaJoin the adventures of Sally and her backyard friend as they set out in search of the now elusive Christmas Beetle. Brought to life by Legs On The Wall's physical storytelling/circus, puppetry and animation created from the original artworks of beloved children's author/illustrator Freya Blackwood, be spellbound as you encounter larger than life beetles, stick […]
Sounds Fresh #5 – Migret + Brendan O’Reilly
Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre 597 High Street, Penrith, NSW, AustraliaMIGRET 6pm Migret is an indie-electronica band from Sydney, Australia, formed in 2019 by Argentinian-born couple Betsy and Fran. Their debut studio album, Un montón de casas, released independently in 2019, is now sold out. After touring Argentina and releasing a series of singles, the band is now building a home on wheels to explore […]
The Vegetable Plot – Pineapple People (World Premiere): Show and Workshop
Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre 597 High Street, Penrith, NSW, AustraliaGet ready for a freshly sliced serving of musical comedy with the brand-new live show from multi award-winning Australian children's band The Vegetable Plot, starring Aspara Gus, Ru Barb, Sir Paul McCarrotney and Avo Kaydo. Bursting with juicy songs, funky flavours and tropi-cool puppetry, this delightfully zingy concert is a fruitastic family adventure that is […]
1984 by George Orwell
Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre 597 High Street, Penrith, NSW, AustraliaBIG BROTHER IS BACK. Strap in for the electrifying adaption of 1984 by George Orwell, from the multi award-wining creative mind at Shake & Stir (Frankenstein, Animal Farm and Dracula) at The Joan, Penrith for two performances only, 13 June. A must-see for for fans of the book, theatre lovers and students studying the text. […]
Prinnie Stevens: Lady Sings Soul
Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre 597 High Street, Penrith, NSW, AustraliaGet ready to lose yourself in the soul-stirring magic of Prinnie Stevens! After hit show “Lady Sings The Blues” Prinnie is back & this is no ordinary cabaret! It’s where powerhouse vocals meet raw emotion, where musical theatre meets the raw energy of Soul, RnB, Pop, and Gospel. For over 25 years, Prinnie has captivated […]
Sydney Comedy Festival 2025
Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre 597 High Street, Penrith, NSW, AustraliaThe Sydney Comedy Festival is Sydney’s biggest annual comedy event. Roar with laughter at some of Australia’s finest and funniest acts, the biggest international stars and the most promising emerging talent offering up everything from stand up to sketch, satire, impro, musical, absurdist, theatre, and magic right here at The Joan. Make a night of […]
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre 597 High Street, Penrith, NSW, AustraliaEXCLUSIVE WESTERN SYDNEY SEASON Don't miss the critically acclaimed production featuring four timeless tales and over 75 magical puppets, emerge off the page in a masterful theatrical experience for ages 18 months + and their families! Alongside The Very Hungry Caterpillar, the show features three other Eric Carle stories, including Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What […]
Sounds Fresh #4 – Osita + Blue Hill
Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre 597 High Street, Penrith, NSW, AustraliaOSITA 6pm Based in the Blue Mountains, OSITA is an independent musician, songwriter, composer, and producer. With an academic background in jazz and bossa nova, she blends compositional influences to create synth pop music with an unashamedly Australian accent. Under OSITA, she has released two singles Skin (2019) and Sign (2020), along with two EPs […]
Josephine Wants to Dance
Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre 597 High Street, Penrith, NSW, AustraliaBased on the book by Jackie French and Bruce Whatley, don't miss this hilarious musical about the importance of believing in yourself and realising your dreams and…a dancing kangaroo! Josephine is a kangaroo who loves to dance. Despite the protests of her little brother Joey, Josephine ventures into town where the city ballet is performing […]