Bizarre Newcastle : Stories of our Town
A Star Studded night of Film, Music, Fun and a Whole Lot of Weirdness
They say the truth is stranger than fiction, and Newcastle's past proves it. For one night only, hear the unbelievable and bizarre true stories too weird to tell, until now. Catch the world premiere of this wildly entertaining short film, followed by a star-studded musical performance featuring live cabaret and music from master of funny-sad, Sandman aka Steve Abbott (Castanet Club, Triple J); cabaret genius Christa Hughes (Machine Gun Fellatio, Circus Oz); the absurd DJ Maynard (Castanet Club, Triple J); the omnipresent Pucko (The Maddest of them all) and hosted by the brilliant Chit Chat (Stories of our Town and Machine Gun Fellatio).
For over eight years, Stories of Our Town has been uncovering Newcastle's history, one extraordinary tale at a time. Along the way, they collected dozens of stories so outrageous, so delightfully strange, that they couldn't fit anywhere else. Now, for one night only, they've been brought together in one wildly entertaining world premiere short film with accompanying live acts.
One night. One city. Endless bizarre truths. Don't miss it.
Commissioned by New Annual for the 2026 festival.
DURATION
120 mins. Doors open 6:30pm.
SENSORY & CONTENT WARNING
Suitable for ages 18+. This show contains Bizarre imagery.
ACCESSIBILITY
The venue is wheelchair accessible from the Ground floor with accessible amenities. If you have accessibility questions please contact the event organiser on [email protected].
ARTISTS & COLLABORATORS
Stories of Our Town.
Sandman (Aka Steve Abbott), KK Juggy (Aka Christa Hughes), Maynard, Puko, Chit Chat von Looping Stab (Aka Glenn Dormand).
For over eight years, Stories of Our Town has been uncovering Newcastle's history, one extraordinary tale at a time. Along the way, they collected dozens of stories so outrageous, so delightfully strange, that they couldn't fit anywhere else. Now, for one night only, they've been brought together in one wildly entertaining world premiere short film with accompanying live acts.
One night. One city. Endless bizarre truths. Don't miss it.
Commissioned by New Annual for the 2026 festival.
DURATION
120 mins. Doors open 6:30pm.
SENSORY & CONTENT WARNING
Suitable for ages 18+. This show contains Bizarre imagery.
ACCESSIBILITY
The venue is wheelchair accessible from the Ground floor with accessible amenities. If you have accessibility questions please contact the event organiser on [email protected].
ARTISTS & COLLABORATORS
Stories of Our Town.
Sandman (Aka Steve Abbott), KK Juggy (Aka Christa Hughes), Maynard, Puko, Chit Chat von Looping Stab (Aka Glenn Dormand).