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For Immediate Release 

(Newcastle, NSW - 30th September) 

UpStage at the Playhouse in association with One for the Road Productions

A VERY NEWY CHRISSY - A HEARTFELT NEWCASTLE CHRISTMAS STORY

This November, Newcastle audiences are invited to experience a brand-new festive theatre production with a Novocastrian twist: A VERY NEWY CHRISSY,

Set in the week before Christmas, the play weaves together humour,heartbreak, and holiday chaos as one Newcastle family - and their community - navigate love, traditions, and change in the lead-up to Christmas Eve.

Betty and Trish are facing their first Christmas since divorce. Their grown-up kids, Pax and Annabel, are clinging to the tradition of carols at the club - but Betty is determined to start something new. Pax is torn about which mum to introduce his new girlfriend to first, while Annabel just wishes someone would finally notice her.

Meanwhile, at the Roads Department, Trish wrestles with her colleagues, Joey and Simmo. Simmo is searching for love in all the wrong places, while Joey harbours feelings for someone definitely unavailable. And down on the street, where Myron collects bottles and spare change, everyone complains about the pothole in the middle of the road - but no one at council seems willing to fix it.

As Christmas Eve approaches, it will take nothing short of a miracle to bring everyone together. They may not get what they want, but they just might get what they need.

Dive into the gritty chaos of family, tradition, and council antics in this original Newy Chrissy comedy - featuring a pothole that represents more than just a bumpy road!

EVENT DETAILS
Venue: The Playhouse, Newcastle
Dates: 6 - 15 November
Presented by UpStage at the Playhouse
Written by Nat Newman
Produced by One for the Road Productions
 

UpStage at the Playhouse 

UpStage at the Playhouse is an exciting initiative developed by the Civic Theatre for the City of Newcastle. The program connects with the vibrancy and talent of our local theatre community by co-presenting and supporting works that showcase the creativity and innovation of the Newcastle region. 

Now in its second year, the UpStage program brings local shows to local audiences, supporting the creative talent of our region and strengthening the connection between the theatre, our community, and the arts industry. The annual program is showcased in the Civic Theatre's intimate and atmospheric 179-seat venue, the Playhouse. 

"We are delighted to present A Very Newy Chrissy as part of our 2025 program," said Civic Theatre manager Leonie Wallace. "This is an exciting time for UpStage as we continue to bring fresh, new, and adapted works to our audiences, celebrating the creativity and vision of local artists." 

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