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Access for School Groups Penrith Performing & Visual Arts (PP&VA) is comprised of the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, Q Theatre, Penrith Conservatorium and Penrith Regional Gallery, Home of The Lewers Bequest and represents a diverse and dynamic blend of creative practice in the Western Sydney region.
THE JOAN
The Joan is located at 597 High Street, Penrith and is accessible by car, train, bus and walking.
THEATRES This year, all productions at The Joan will take place in the Q Theatre. The Q Theatre is an amphitheatre style auditorium with tiered seating and a thrust stage, which provides audiences with an intimate theatre experience. Seating 374 people, it is located on Level 1 of The Joan and is accessible via our lift or stairs. There is level access and accessible seating at the back of the theatre in row K. Please advise if your group has any specific access requirements for seating on your booking form.
FOYER Situated on the ground floor, our main foyer space, the Atrium Foyer, is within walking distance of the main entrances and exits of the venue, Box Office, accessible toilets and the lift. The foyer is the central meeting point for school groups following arrival, during a show interval/workshop break, or prior to leaving The Joan.
At PP&VA, we are dedicated to creating inclusive, quality educational arts experiences for all students and teachers. The events in our 2022 Arts Education Season will take place at The Joan and Penrith Regional Gallery.
Wheelchair and Level Access STREET AND BOX OFFICE ACCESS The Joan has two main entrances along High Street:
• Opposite Westfield Penrith; and • Opposite Penrith City Council’s Civic Car Park. Both entranceways have level access to the ground floor foyer, which includes Box Office, our lift and accessible toilets. Our Box Office is located inside the entrance opposite Westfield Penrith. Please be aware that our Box Office location will be moving in the middle of 2022.
LIFTS There is lift access to all levels of The Joan. ACCESSIBLE TOILETS Accessible toilets are located on:
• Ground Floor – Opposite the entrance to the lift; and • Level Two – Opposite the Orchestral Room.
