








The sermon on the mount returns to our stages for a victory lap as Jonathan Biggins – co-creator and star of The Wharf Revue and one of Australia’s favourite comic actors – transforms into the visionary, reformer and rabble-rouser, Paul Keating.
Exploring the former PM’s landmark political achievements and personal obsessions, The Gospel According to Paul takes the light on the hill and shines it on a man who grew up in the Labor Party at the knee of Jack Lang, approached economics as an artform, and demanded we confront the wrongs of our past. This production captures Keating’s eviscerating Question Time wit and wraps it up in a Zegna suit.
With fresh takes on Keating’s recent media moments and zeitgeist zingers, no scumbag is safe in this show, not even our humble narrator.
Written and performed by Jonathan Biggins. Produced by Soft Tread and proudly funded by NSW Government
13th August, 2026
15th August, 2026
The Joan is committed to ensuring access for all people. Please view their accessibility page here, or reach out to the venue via email: boxoffice@penrith.city, or phone: (02) 4723 7600 to discuss your sepcific requirements prior to booking.
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY TRAIN:
The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre is a short walk from Penrith Station via Penrith Plaza.
BY CAR:
Traveling from Sydney and the Blue Mountains, take the Mulgoa Road exit from the M4. Continue along Mulgoa Road and turn into High Street. Travel time from Sydney CBD can vary. The M4 can become quite congested with commuter traffic on Friday evenings so it is a good idea to allow extra travel time.
Generally, the trip by car takes an hour from the CBD. Travelling from the Blue Mountains is fairly straight forward (though extra time should be given for Sunday afternoon travel).
“A hilariously funny, astute, inspiring show.” - Limelight
Writer: Jonathan Biggins
Director: Aarne Neeme
Designer: Mark Thompson
Lighting Designer: Verity Hampson
Sound & Video Designer: David Bergman
Marketing image: Holly Ward
Cast: Jonathan Biggins
The Gospel According to Paul: The Second Coming is at Sydney's Q Theatre | The Joan, Penrith, which is located at 597 High Street, Penrith, Sydney, 2751.
The Gospel According to Paul: The Second Coming tickets start at $80.
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