Media Call - A VERY NEWY CHRISSY – A HEARTFELT NEWCASTLE CHRISTMAS STORY
Announcement posted by Thurnham Teece 04 Nov 2025
MEDIA CALL
For Immediate Release
UpStage at the Playhouse, in association with One for the Road Productions.
A VERY NEWY CHRISSY - A HEARTFELT NEWCASTLE CHRISTMAS STORY
Christmas comes early, as a Newcastle-version of Love Actually hits the Civic Playhouse. A homegrown play about love, friendship and finding your way, set in the heart of the Hunter.
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.
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!
Media Call
WHAT A Very Newy Chrissy:
Two scenes performed on stage with cast in costume
WHERE Onstage - The Civic Playhouse, Newcastle
WHEN Wednesday 5th November at 11am
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."
ENDS
Media Contact: Lyn Thurnham, Thurnham Teece
Mob. 0418 490 989 Email. lthurnham@thurnhamteece.com.au