Saplings at The Joan, Penrith tickets
About Saplings
Winner - Sydney Theatre Award — Best Production for Young People, 2024.
Born from workshops with young people from Western Sydney and regional NSW experiencing the youth justice system and set to a rap and hip-hop soundtrack by the participants, Saplings is a timely and powerful work offering an honest and raw insight into resilience, social justice and real-world consequences.
An Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP) production
Run time
1hr 20min. No Interval.
Categories
Age
Ages 14+.
Start date
25th August, 2026
End date
25th August, 2026
Venue
Q Theatre | The Joan, Penrith
Accessibility
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@ppandva.com.au, or phone: (02) 4723 7600 to discuss your specific requirements prior to booking.
Directions
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).
More information about Saplings
★★★★★ "...authentic, raw, brutal, and very moving." - Sydney Arts Guide
★★★★ "A delicate story of challenge and possibility." - The Sydney Morning Herald
"Belanszky has written a raw and beautiful script that feels like it's brimming with the voices of young people." - Theatre Travels
Writer: Hannah Belanszky
Director: Abbie-Lee Lewis
Associate Director: Ryan Whitworth-Jones
Co-Set and Costume Designer: Angela Doherty
Co-Set and lighting designer: Morgan Moroney
Composer and Sound Designer: Michael Weir