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The Joan, Penrith

597 High Street, Penrith, NSW, 2750

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About The Joan, Penrith

The Joan, formally the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, is on High Street in Penrith in Western Sydney. It opened in 1990 with a gala performance by Dame Joan Sutherland and Richard Bonynge, and expanded in 2005 to add the Q Theatre and a new atrium foyer. It presents music, theatre, circus and family shows in the 550-seat Concert Hall, the 378-seat Q Theatre and the 80-seat Allan Mullins Studio, and is run by Penrith Performing & Visual Arts.

Getting there

Train: Penrith Station is served by Sydney Trains and Blue Mountains line services. The Joan is about a five-minute walk from the station via Westfield Penrith Plaza.

Bus: Route 790 runs from Western Sydney International Airport, about 20 minutes away. Use the Transport for NSW trip planner for other routes.

Car: The Joan is near Penrith City Council, with easy access from Mulgoa Road. Parking is available at the Penrith Civic Centre car park (time limits apply on weekdays until 3.30pm), Westfield Penrith Plaza (first 2 hours free) and the Union Road car park opposite the Civic Centre.

Accessibility

The Joan has step-free access throughout the building, lift access to all levels and flat pathways to seating. Wheelchair spaces with clear sightlines are available in the Concert Hall (two companion seats per space) and the Q Theatre (one companion seat per space). The Q Theatre has a hearing loop, and selected shows are audio described. Accessible toilets are on the ground floor and level two, and the Box Office counter is wheelchair accessible. Companion Card bookings are accepted; contact the Box Office on (02) 4723 7600 to book wheelchair spaces.

Access arrangements can change, so please confirm with the venue before you go.

The Joan: quick answers

How do I get to The Joan?

Train: Penrith Station is served by Sydney Trains and Blue Mountains line services. The Joan is about a five-minute walk from the station via Westfield Penrith Plaza. Bus: Route 790 runs from Western Sydney International Airport, about 20 minutes away. Use the Transport for NSW trip planner for other routes. Car: The Joan is near Penrith City Council, with easy access from Mulgoa Road. Parking is available at the Penrith Civic Centre car park (time limits apply on weekdays until 3.30pm), Westfield Penrith Plaza (first 2 hours free) and the Union Road car park opposite the Civic Centre.

Is The Joan accessible?

The Joan has step-free access throughout the building, lift access to all levels and flat pathways to seating. Wheelchair spaces with clear sightlines are available in the Concert Hall (two companion seats per space) and the Q Theatre (one companion seat per space). The Q Theatre has a hearing loop, and selected shows are audio described. Accessible toilets are on the ground floor and level two, and the Box Office counter is wheelchair accessible. Companion Card bookings are accepted; contact the Box Office on (02) 4723 7600 to book wheelchair spaces. Please confirm access arrangements with the venue before you go.

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