PUBLIC HOLIDAY CLOSURE
The Joan, Q Theatre and Penrith Conservatorium will be closed ANZAC Day (25 April).
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Heath Franklinβs Chopper hits The Joan β brutal jokes, zero filter, all laughs. π₯
π€ Donβt miss The Last Hard Bastard on Earth - Sunday 27 April!
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Don`t miss Luke Heggie`s raw and unapologetic humour at The Joan π₯
Internet users have described @heggieluke as a flog, brilliant, a comedian at the peak of his power, disgraceful, and the best in the land.
Come and make up your own mind - click the link our bio to buy tickets now π
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The Sydney Comedy Festival is fast approaching! π In preparation, we`ve got some handy tips to show you how to get the most out of it.
Check the link in our bio to read the full article, and buy tickets π hurry, before your favourite shows are SOLD OUT!
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The Western Sydney exclusive season of the βββββ critically-acclaimed "The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show" opens at @the_joan today! ππ¦
β° Three performances only - 10am, 12pm and 2pm.
π Visit the link in our bio for your chance to secure last minute tickets and keep your very hungry caterpillars entertained these school holidays!
Illustrations by Eric Carle. TM & (C) PRH.
#TheJoan #TheVeryHungryCaterpillarShow @cdptheatreproducers
π He`s almost here! The Very Hungry Caterpillar is wiggling his way into Penrith for the Western Sydney exclusive season of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show". π
β¨ Enhance your theatrical experience with @qtheatre_`s pre-show "In the Garden: Eco-Puppetry Workshop". Have fun creating your own caterpillar inspired puppets out of recycled materials and brining them to life in the morning and then join us for the 2pm show!
Tickets are flying π¦ out the door. Secure yours now at the link in our bio.
Illustrations by Eric Carle. TM & (C) PRH.
#TheJoan #TheVeryHungryCaterpillar @cdptheatreproducers
π Happy World Book Day! Celebrate with our upcoming `page to stage` adaptations and a special offer for 1984! π
πΊ π 1984 by George Orwell - 13 June
Strap yourself in for an electrifying take on the classic from the multi award-winning creative minds at @shakeandstir (Agatha Christie`s @themousetrapau). π¨SPECIAL OFFER - $49 tickets for 49 hours only!*
πͺ² Beetle by @legsonthewall - 8 & 9 August
Featuring an imaginative fusion of puppetry, physical theatre and animation created from original artworks by beloved children`s author and illustrator @freyablackwood (Shortlisted twice for @cbcaustralia Picture Book of the Year 2025) this imaginative show follows Sally and her backyard friend as they go on a magical quest to find the elusive Christmas Beetle. Guaranteed to inspire wonder in ages 6 - 14 and adults.
π Find out more and book now at the link in our bio.
*This offer is valid from Wednesday 23 April 2025 at 9am to Friday 25 April 2025 at 10am (AEST). Patrons must use the promo code MINITRUE when booking.
#TheJoan #1984ByGeorgeOrwell #Beetle #LegsOnTheWall #FreyaBlackwood #WorldBookDay #WorldBookDay2025 #Penrith #WesternSydney #BlueMountains #Hawkesbury
Comedy AND beats with a Western Sydney spin?! Hip Hop Ha Ha has all your entertainment needs sorted.
@martyisbright and @esky.esk are joined by @deej_aye7, @itztoah, @akilaisreal and @sathh for a show that will have you throwinβ your head back with LOLS, bouncinβ to beats & noddinβ to rhymes.
Swipe to see their comedy flow π
Check the link in our bio for tickets π
#TheJoan #SydneyComedyFestival #westernsydney #comedy
ππ Only two days until The Very Hungry Caterpillar and his friends wriggle onto The Joan`s stage in the Western Sydney exclusive season of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show π
β¨ A visual treat for ages 18+ months and their families.
Haven`t got your tickets yet? Book now at the link in our bio to avoid the disappointment of missing out on this spectacular show featuring four of Eric Carle`s timeless tales come to life on stage with over 75 magical puppets.
Illustrations by Eric Carle. TM & (C) PRH.
#TheJoan #TheVeryHungryCaterpillarShow @cdptheatreproducers
π Treat your whole family these school holidays with tickets to see the Western Sydney exclusive season of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show live on stage at The Joan!
β¨ Enhance your theatrical experience with @qtheatre_`s pre-show "In the Garden: Eco-Puppetry Workshop". Have fun creating your own caterpillar inspired puppets out of recycled materials and brining them to life in the morning and then join us for the 2pm show!
Thursday 24 April at 10am (Sold Out), 12pm (Limited Tickets) & 2pm (Selling Fast)
π Limited tickets available - Book now at the link in our bio.
Illustrations by Eric Carle. TM & (C) PRH.
#TheJoan #TheVeryHungryCaterpillarShow @cdptheatreproducers
π£ A special Easter surprise! π
The Joan is releasing more tickets for your fave comedians at the Sydney Comedy Festival! π€©π
Thatβs right β even more chances to catch:
π€ Danny Bhoy - Dear World...
π€ The Sydney Comedy Festival Gala
π€ Nazeem Hussain - You Paid for This
π€ Melanie Bracewell - A Little Treat
π€ The Umbilical Brothers - The Distraction
π€ Effie - Upyourselfness
π€ Rhys Nicholson - Huge Big Party Congratulations
π€ Gladys - A Musical Affair
π€ Broden Kelly - Yabusele
Snag your seats before theyβre gone (again)! ποΈπ₯
#TheJoan #SydneyComedyFestival #Easter #WesternSydney #Comedy
Weβre celebrating the Easter long weekend with a cracking giveaway! π£
π Buy a ticket to ANY Sydney Comedy Festival show at The Joan between 12:00am Friday 18 April and 11:59pm Monday 21 April, and youβll go in the draw to WIN one of two $70 dining vouchers to the delicious Italian restaurant, Sittanos! ππ·
Think mouth watering starters, mains, pastas, pizzas, the freshest seafood and succulent steaks - the perfect way to treat yourself after a night of laughs!
Weβre picking TWO lucky winners β double the chances to indulge this Easter!
Hop to it! πποΈ Click the link in our bio to buy your tickets now.
#EasterGiveaway #TheJoan #SydneyComedyFestival #WinAndDine #ItalianFoodLovers #PastaNight #ComedyAndCuisine #PenrithEvents #WhatsonSydney #EasterWeekend #FoodieGiveaway #TheJoanLive
He`s coming next week and he is very VERY HUNGRY! π
See all of your favourite Eric Carle characters come to life on stage with over 75 magical puppets in the Western Sydney exclusive season The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show.
Our friends from QBD Books will be onsite on the day with their pop-up bookstore, so you can take home a piece of the magic! πβ¨π
Plus, make it a full day out with the pre-show "In the Garden: Eco-Puppetry Workshop".
π Thursday 24 April
Shows: 10am (Sold Out), 12pm (Sold Out) & 2pm (Limited Tickets)
Workshop: 9:30am - 1:30pm
π¦ Plan and book now at the link in our bio!
Illustration by Eric Carle. TM & (C) PRH.
#TheJoan #TheVeryHungryCaterpillarShow @cdptheatreproducers @qbdbooks
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