Saplings at The Joan, Penrith tickets
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Sydney, New South Wales

Saplings at The Joan, Penrith tickets

Yuwaalaraay playwright Hannah Belanszky and Kalkadoon director Abbie-Lee Lewis bring this collection of hilarious and heartbreaking stories to life on stage.
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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

Plays

Age

Ages 14+.

Start date

25th August, 2026

End date

25th August, 2026

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Venue

Q Theatre | The Joan, Penrith

597 High Street, Penrith, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2751

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@penrith.city, or phone: (02) 4723 7600 to discuss your sepcific requirements prior to booking.

Directions

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).

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the running time of Saplings ?

Saplings runs for 1hr 20min. No Interval.

Which theatre is Saplings at?

Saplings is at Sydney's Q Theatre | The Joan, Penrith, which is located at 597 High Street, Penrith, Sydney, 2751.

How much are tickets for Saplings ?

Saplings tickets start at $60.

What is the age recommendation for Saplings ?

Ages 14+.

How do you get tickets for Saplings ?

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