About K&R

Knock And Run Theatre is a scrappy little indie theatre company based in Newcastle, NSW. We make bold, funny, weird, heartbreaking, sometimes chaotic (but always entertaining) theatre. Since 2015, we’ve been shaking things up with gutsy shows, fresh voices, and a deep love for telling stories that actually mean something.

We’re big on giving emerging artists a go, trying new things, and occasionally setting off metaphorical fireworks in the name of art. From our short play festival Play Date, to our award winning mainstage productions like “Year Of The Rooster”, “Trevor” and “Suicide Incorporated”, to site-specific productions like “Ideation” and “Now And Then” that push the boundaries of storytelling — we’re here to prove that theatre is anything but boring.

Basically, if you like your theatre with a bit of bite, heart, and a healthy sense of humour… knock and run. We dare you.

Awards & Nominations

Against all odds — and some very stiff competition — we’ve managed to pick up a few shiny things over the years. We're as surprised as you are.

Have a look — we promise we won’t let it go to our heads. Much.

2023

  • CONDA Best Dramatic Production - Ideation (WIN)

  • CONDA Best Ensemble (Play) - Ideation (Ben Loutitt, Maddie Baillie, James Chapman, Tim Turner, Austin Cooper) (Nominee)

2022

  • CONDA Excellence by a Performer in a Lead Role - James Chapman, Trevor (WIN)

  • CONDA Best Dramatic Production - Trevor (Nominee)

  • CONDA Excellence by a Performer in a Lead Role - Karen Lantry, Trevor (Nominee)

  • CONDA Excellence by a Director - Allison Van Gaal, Trevor (Nominee)

  • CONDA Best Ensemble (Play) - Trevor - James Chapman, Karen Lantry, Maddie Baillie, Ben Loutitt, Zac Smith, Patrick Campbell, Nerida Walker) (Nominee)

  • CONDA Best Ensemble (Play) - Airness - (Bec Fitzsimmons, James Chapman, Roger Ly, Samantha Lambert, Richard Murray, Marty Worrall, Megan Kennedy) (Nominee)

  • CONDA Excellence in Set & Props Design - Allison Van Gaal, Trevor (Nominee)

  • CONDA Best Special Event - Play Date 2021 (Nominee)

2021

  • CONDA Best Dramatic Production - The Unseen (Nominee)

  • CONDA Excellence by a Director - Patrick Campbell, The Unseen (Nominee)

  • CONDA Best Actor In A Lead Role - Phillip Ross, The Unseen (Nominee)

  • CONDA Best Actor In A Supporting Role - Claire Williams, Two Point Oh (Nominee)

  • CONDA Best Ensemble (Play) - Two Point Oh- (Ben Loutitt, Bec Fitzsimmons, Tim Turner, Claire Williams, Patrick Campbell) (Nominee)

  • CONDA Excellence In Audio Visual Multimedia & Projection - James Chapman & Jacob Harwood - Two Point Oh (WIN)

  • CONDA Excellence in Lighting Design - Jacob Harwood, Two Point Oh (Nominee)

  • CONDA Excellence in Sound Design - Bill Parry & James Chapman, Two Point Oh (Nominee)

2019

  • CONDA Excellence by a Director - Allison Van Gaal, Circumference of a Squirrel (Nominee)

  • CONDA Best Actor In A Lead Role - James Chapman, Circumference of a Squirrel (Nominee)

  • Micro Theatre Award - Excellence In Acting - James Chapman, What Is About To Happen On The Dance Floor (WIN)

2018

  • CONDA Best Dramatic Production - Year Of The Rooster (Nominee)

  • CONDA Excellence by a Director - Allison Van Gaal, Year Of The Rooster (Nominee)

  • CONDA Best Actor In A Lead Role - James Chapman, Year Of The Rooster (Nominee)

  • CONDA Best Actor In A Supporting Role - Stephanie Priest, Year Of The Rooster (Nominee)

  • CONDA Best Actor In A Supporting Role - Matt Heys, Ajax In Iraq (Nominee)

  • CONDA Best Under 18 Performer - Will Parker, Year Of The Rooster (WIN)

  • CONDA Best Ensemble (James Chapman, Stephanie Priest, Carl Gregory, Jan Hunt, Will Parker) (Nominee)

2017

  • CONDA Best Dramatic Production - Grace (Nominee)

  • CONDA Excellence by a Director - Jay Wood, Grace (Nominee)

  • CONDA Best Actor In A Lead Role - Mat Lee, Grace (WIN)

  • CONDA Best Actress In A Lead Role - Samantha Lambert, Grace (Nominee)

  • CONDA Excellence In Sound Design - Jay Wood, Grace (Nominee)

  • CONDA Excellence In Lighting Design - Lyndon Buckley, Grace (Nominee)

2016

  • CONDA Best Dramatic Production - Suicide Incorporated (WIN)

  • CONDA Excellence by a Director - Patrick Campbell, Suicide Incorporated) (Nominee)

  • CONDA Excellence In Lighting Design - Lyndon Buckley, Suicide Incorporated (Nominee)