# Event Details

- **Event Name**: NEWK (The John Newcombe Story)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am – Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 10:20 am (+11:00)
- **Event Description**: Written by Kieran Carroll | Performed by Paul Armstrong | Directed by Ross Daniels

Written by award-winning Australian playwright Kieran Carroll and performed by acclaimed Melbourne actor, Paul Armstrong, NEWK (The John Newcombe Story) traces the life of the great Australian tennis champion of the 1960s and 70s, John Newcombe.

Set in 2024 at Newk’s 80th birthday in Sydney, Newcombe’s journey travels from naïve 1960s schoolboy, to the No 1 player in the world in the 1970s, to his time as Davis Cup Captain, to the stroke he suffered in 2003.

Numerous well-known guests drop by to celebrate his special day and share the memories. Both drama and comedy, the play portrays a highly determined and ambitious man burning through a quickly changing world. Aware he’s putting his family second emotionally while conscious of providing for them financially, the play exposes the exhausting schedules that even players of yesteryear endured. Volatile off-court politics are also rife as the game moves into full blown professionalism.

The play also captures hilarious moments from some of Newcombe’s numerous commercials and business enterprises: Cinzano, bananas, Canon cameras and K-Tel tennis instruction albums!

NEWK (The John Newcombe Story) is a grand story about wanting life to be a huge ride, where rest is secondary and finally how that zest and appetite for life never disappears but needs to be tempered. So, grab a Cinzano and enjoy this rollicking ride about the life of one of Australia’s greatest sportsmen.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/coffs-harbour/newk-the-john-newcombe-story/200029763777320
- **Event Categories**: art, theatre, sports, performances, comedy, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Coffs Harbour
- **state**: NS
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Jetty Memorial Theatre, 337 Harbour Drive, Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia, New South Wales 2450
- **lat**: -30.30459
- **long**: 153.13444
- **full address**: Jetty Memorial Theatre, 337 Harbour Drive, Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia, New South Wales 2450

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is NEWK (The John Newcombe Story) being held?
  - **A:** NEWK (The John Newcombe Story) takes place on Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am to Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 10:20 am at Jetty Memorial Theatre, 337 Harbour Drive, Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia, New South Wales 2450.
- **Q**: Who is organizing NEWK (The John Newcombe Story)?
  - **A:** NEWK (The John Newcombe Story) is organized by Jetty Memorial Theatre.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Jetty Memorial Theatre's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Jetty Memorial Theatre a rating of 4.5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Jetty Memorial Theatre has 127+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Jetty Memorial Theatre has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** NEWK (The John Newcombe Story) is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Coffs Harbour, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If NEWK (The John Newcombe Story) sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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