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WHAT’S ON AT THE JOAN – 2020

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ALL ABOUT WOMEN SATELLITE8 March 10am

TALK | ALLAN MULLINS STUDIO

Be part of the eighth annual All About Women Satellite on International Women’s Day! We will be streaming two sessions live from Sydney Opera House. Join us for The Gendered Brain with speaker Gina Rippon and The Forgotten Women of Astronomy with Jo Dunkley.Presented by Sydney Opera House

TX | S $20

SEMPRE LIBERA – AN OPERATIC EXTRAVAGANZA7 March 7.30pm

OPERA | Q THEATRE

What happens when opera meets feminism and equality? Sempre Libera is a fascinating one woman, opera style cabaret theatrical production which explores the physical and psychological destruction and reconstruction of female characters in opera through a celebration of song, poetry and dialogue.Presented by Jye Bryant and Nicole Giezekamp

TX | S $66 | CN $55 | SN $55

MARCH

Please note. Details are correct at time of printing. We reserve the right to alter without notice the program, performers, dates, times and /or prices as may become necessary.

TONI CHILDS IN CONCERT14 March 7.30pm

MUSIC | CONCERT HALL

Join the legendary Toni Childs for a special two-hour performance as she celebrates her 30 year anniversary of her critically acclaimed album Union. Toni will be performing hits and fan favourites and there will also be an introduction to Toni’s new music.Presented by Big Mother Touring Company

TX | S $55

GRIEG & SIBELIUS21 March 7.30pm

FINE MUSIC | CONCERT HALL

Perhaps the best known of all Romantic keyboard concertos, Grieg’s Piano Concerto is the sublime centre-piece of a concert that also features a world premiere, and Sibelius’ colourfully concise third symphony. A remarkable emerging talent, Vatche Jambazian joins PSO as soloist. Presented Penrith Symphony Orchestra

TX | S $62 | CN $55 | CH $30 | F $154 | G10+ $47

MORNING MELODIES LONNIE LEE’S BACK TO BASE X – 63 YEARS AND STILL ROCKIN’25 March 11am

MUSIC | CONCERT HALL

Arguably rockabilly’s finest, Lonnie Lee offers a show unlike any other. Along with his amazing energy and a voice likened to his original peers Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison and Elvis Presley, his stage presence is entrancing. Presented by The Joan

TX | pre-booked $22 | on the day $25

ELEVENSES ART + MUSIC INSIGHTS 11 March 11am

TALK | BORLAND FOYER

Find out about exceptional masterpieces and explore the stories behind artists, composers and musicians who created famous works. Our first session kicks off with The Milestones and Mayhem of Opera with Dr Paul Smith, Lecturer of Music, University of New England and a guest singer.Presented by The Joan

TX | one talk $15 | 8 talks $96

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MARCH

WHAT’S ON ACROSS THE RIVER – 2020

I HOPE YOU GET THIS: RAQUEL ORMELLAUntil 22 March

EXHIBITION | FREE | MAIN GALLERY

NETS Victoria and Shepparton Art Museum touring exhibitionA selection of new and recent work by one of Australia’s leading contemporary artists. The exhibition includes a wide variety of media, and particularly draws on Ormella’s experimental textile works, exploring key themes that the artist has consistently developed in her work: social and environmental activism; human and animal relationships; nationalism and national identity.

INTRODUCING…PENRITH ARTS LOVER THE KEY THAT UNLOCKS YOUR CREATIVE CITYWe know Western Sydney is full of creative people and businesses, so we’re bringing like minded types together under a membership program, with Penrith Performing & Visual Arts at its hub. Called Penrith Arts Lover, the program has an annual joining fee of $40 (unless you subscribe to 8 or more shows at The Joan – in which case it’s free), and offers benefits including:• Two buy-one-get-free ticket offers on

shows presented by The Joan in 2020• A discount on drinks at The Joan’s

Q and Borland Foyer bars• Invitations to Exhibition Openings at

Penrith Regional Gallery• A 10% discount on purchases over

$20 at the Penrith Regional Gallery gift shop

• Partner specials: we are building a growing list of PAL partners, including Mr Watkin’s, Quest Apartments Penrith, Cafe at Lewers, Beefy’s Burgers and The Very Bazaar, all of which have special offers for PAL members.

THE HAT PROJECTUntil 22 March

EXHIBITION | FREE | LOUNGEROOM GALLERY

This exhibition showcases individually designed hats that reflect the personalities and unique stories of the Aboriginal artists and Elders who came together to learn new skills and talk about the past and how it shaped their identities.

Image (left): I hope you get this (detail) 2018 silk and cotton embroidery thread on linen 8 x 10cm Courtesy the artist and Milani Gallery, Brisbane © the artist Photo: David Paterson

GRACE UNDER PRESSURE28 March 2pm & 7.30pm

DRAMA | Q THEATRE

Health professionals are with us when we’re born, and they’re with us when we die. They devote their lives to caring for us, but how do we care for them? Based on interviews with doctors and nursing staff, Grace Under Pressure invites a conversation about these often taboo issues.Presented by The Joan

TX | S $40 | C $35 | U3 $30 SM $30 | health professionals $30

WHAT’S ON AT THE JOAN – 2020