Seymour Centre and FooFrame Productions present
"An affecting and thoughtfully realised work that offers a resonant meditation on identity, inheritance, and belonging." - The Joy House
What if the only way to save Christmas… was to ask your ancestors for help?
It’s the night before Christmas and Heepa has a problem. Tomorrow, for the first time, he’s meant to host the annual Christmas party, but one very important guest is not coming.
His Grandmother(Paw Paw).
And she’s cross.
Determined to make things right before tomorrow arrives, Heepa does what any young person who knows they’ve messed up might do when they’re out of options — he travels to the Chinese underworld.
Armed with nothing but determination, a summoning book, and a lot of feelings he’s been avoiding, Heepa sets off on a wild journey to yōudū (幽都) — the mysterious realm of myth, spirits and ancient magic. But before the spirits will help him, Heepa must confront the past and the complicated, tender bond he shares with his Paw Paw.
Blending English and Chinese, myth and memory, A Chinese Christmas is funny, heartfelt and visually magical — a story about family, regret and growing up between cultures.
With live traditional music, supernatural adventure and a big beating heart, it’s a celebration of love and the invisible threads that connect generations.
A magical, moving and unexpectedly hilarious Christmas story about the things we wish we could say — and the lengths we’ll go to make things right.
Image credit: Jared Stephenson
What's The Show
Bacchus at the Theatre
Writer Trent Foo
Director Monica Sayers
Producer FooFrame Productions
Lighting Designer Cat Mai
Sound Designer & AV Cameron Smith
Set & Costume Designer Amy Lane
Composer Jolin Jiang
Reginald Theatre
| Tue 1 Dec | 6:30pm |
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Reginald Theatre
| Wed 2 Dec | 7:30pm |
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| Thu 3 Dec | 2pm, 7:30pm |
| Fri 4 Dec | 7:30pm |
| Sat 5 Dec | 2pm, 7:30pm |
| Tue 8 Dec | 6:30pm |
| Wed 9 Dec | 7:30pm |
| Thu 10 Dec | 2pm, 7:30pm |
| Fri 11 Dec | 7:30pm |
| Sat 12 Dec | 2pm, 7:30pm |
Approximately 80 minutes with no interval. Lockouts apply.
| Full | $59 |
|---|---|
| Concession (Pensioner, Veteran, Senior, FT Student)* | $49 |
| Under 35, Group 8+ | $43 |
| Previews | $41 |
$7 transaction fee applies.
Online bookings close 15 minutes prior to each show start.
*Please be prepared to present corresponding ID at your event if requested by our staff. Read more.
A Chinese Christmas is available to purchase as part of a multipack alongside English, Shooting Hedda Gabler and Cruise. Buy as a multipack to save 10%, and enjoy outstanding independent theatre for less.
Contains haze smoke. Filming and photography prohibited.
Infants may be permitted to sit on a guardian's lap free of charge.
If you have access needs, please contact our Box Office staff at 02 7255 1561.
The only authorised ticket seller for this event is Seymour Centre. If you purchase from an unauthorised seller, you risk that your tickets may be fake or invalid.
Reginald Theatre
| Tue 1 Dec | 6:30pm |
|---|
Reginald Theatre
| Wed 2 Dec | 7:30pm |
|---|---|
| Thu 3 Dec | 2pm, 7:30pm |
| Fri 4 Dec | 7:30pm |
| Sat 5 Dec | 2pm, 7:30pm |
| Tue 8 Dec | 6:30pm |
| Wed 9 Dec | 7:30pm |
| Thu 10 Dec | 2pm, 7:30pm |
| Fri 11 Dec | 7:30pm |
| Sat 12 Dec | 2pm, 7:30pm |
Approximately 80 minutes with no interval. Lockouts apply.
| Full | $59 |
|---|---|
| Concession (Pensioner, Veteran, Senior, FT Student)* | $49 |
| Under 35, Group 8+ | $43 |
| Previews | $41 |
$7 transaction fee applies.
Online bookings close 15 minutes prior to each show start.
*Please be prepared to present corresponding ID at your event if requested by our staff. Read more.
A Chinese Christmas is available to purchase as part of a multipack alongside English, Shooting Hedda Gabler and Cruise. Buy as a multipack to save 10%, and enjoy outstanding independent theatre for less.
Contains haze smoke. Filming and photography prohibited.
Infants may be permitted to sit on a guardian's lap free of charge.
If you have access needs, please contact our Box Office staff at 02 7255 1561.
The only authorised ticket seller for this event is Seymour Centre. If you purchase from an unauthorised seller, you risk that your tickets may be fake or invalid.
Writer Trent Foo
Director Monica Sayers
Producer FooFrame Productions
Lighting Designer Cat Mai
Sound Designer & AV Cameron Smith
Set & Costume Designer Amy Lane
Composer Jolin Jiang