Knock And Run Theatre is proud to announce its upcoming production of I and You, a funny, surprising and deeply moving play by Pulitzer Prize finalist Lauren Gunderson. Set over the course of a single evening, I and You follows Caroline (Nyah Le, “Girls Like That”, “The Wedding Singer”), a sharp, sardonic teenager confined to her bedroom by illness, and Anthony (Sam Lane, “The Crucible”, “Sweeney Todd), an earnest overachiever who arrives unannounced to work on a school assignment about Walt Whitman’s Leaves of Grass.
What begins as an awkward homework session quickly transforms into something far more profound. As the two spar, joke, challenge and ultimately open up to one another, the play becomes a moving exploration of youth, mortality, art, and the mysterious ways we are connected. Both laugh-out-loud funny and unexpectedly devastating, I and You reminds us that even brief encounters can change us forever.
Artistic Director James Chapman says the play was an immediate choice for the company:
“This is a beautifully crafted script. It is witty, intelligent and emotionally explosive. It speaks directly to young people, but it resonates just as powerfully with adult audiences. It’s about seeing someone truly, and being seen in return.”
Known for championing bold, intimate storytelling, Knock And Run Theatre continues its commitment to producing works that place actors and language front and centre. With only two performers, I and You promises an electric theatrical experience driven by raw honesty, humour and heart. Audiences can expect a production that balances teenage vulnerability with philosophical depth, bringing Gunderson’s lyrical writing vividly to life.
I And You is directed by Knock And Run Theatre Artistic Director James Chapman and stars Nyah Le and Sam Lane who are both previous students of Chapman during their acting training at Hunter Drama.
Performance Details The Royal Exchange, Newcastle April 8-11, 2026 Tickets on sale now: https://events.humanitix.com/i-and-you
Due to popular demand, new performances have been added to the Australian leg of global dance phenomenon The Next Step: Legacy World Tour. Additional performances have been added to Melbourne, Geelong, Brisbane, Sutherland and Sydney. Featuring many of the beloved cast members from the iconic TV show, The Next Step: Legacy World Tour arrives in Australia from 8 April turning up the heat in 10 electrifying venues around the country. Tickets available now from https://thenextstep.admitone.com/
The tour features a star-studded cast featuring fan-favourites from the series’ historic 10-Season Run of the beloved TV series The Next Step including Victoria Baldesarra (Michelle), Trevor Tordjman (James), Briar Nolet (Richelle), Jordan Clark (Giselle), Noah Zulfikar (Kingston), Emmerly Tinglin (Kenzie) Carter Musselman (Heath), Alex Chaves (Piper), Benjamin Williams (Pete), and Shane Mahabir (Ethan).
This latest tour is a must-see event for fans of the series, with fan-favourite cast members uniting on one stage to perform showstopping choreography, tell new stories, and revisit the iconic moments that made the series a global hit. The live action teen drama is broadcast in over 120 countries and has aired more than 250 episodes over its 10-season run. Season 10 is currently available on the ABC.
Cast member Trevor Trojman said, “I am so excited to be coming back to Australia with The Next Step Legacy Tour. I have so many incredible memories from touring Australia in the past and feel super lucky to get the chance to come back! Shoutout to all the Aussie TNS fans! Love y’all!”
Fellow cast member Jordan Clark reiterated the sentiment saying “Hey mates! I can’t even begin to tell you how excited I am to come back to Australia. It’s been 10 long years since I’ve had the pleasure of performing there. I’m so pumped to meet and see all the fans! See you soon!”
The Next Step: Legacy World Tour is a collaboration between Boat Rocker Studios and MRG Live. The tour is choreographed by Amy Wright, Trevor Tordjman and Jordan Clark, with Tordjman and Clark also serving as show creatives. From the screen to the stage- feel the passion, power and pulse of The Next Step LIVE.
Tickets @ https://thenextstep.admitone.com/
THE NEXT STEP: LEGACY WORLD TOUR 2026
MELBOURNE Venue: Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall Date: 8 April Performance Times: 2.30pm NEW MATINEE PERFORMANCE, 7.30 pm LIMITED TICKETS Prices: From $65.90 (Transaction fees apply) Bookings: artscentremelbourne.com.au
GEELONG Venue: Geelong Arts Centre, The Playhouse Date: 9 April Performance Times: 2.30pm NEW MATINEE PERFORMANCE, 7.30 pm LIMITED TICKETS Prices: From $69.90 (Transaction fees apply) Bookings: geelongartscentre.org.au
GOLD COAST Venue: HOTA Date: 12 April Performance Time: 7.00 pm Prices: From $69.90 (Transaction fees apply) Bookings: hota.com.au
SUNSHINE COAST Venue: The Events Centre, Caloundra Date: 12 April Performance Time: 7.30 pm Prices: From $69.90 (Transaction fees apply) Bookings: theeventscentre.com.au
BRISBANE Venue: QPAC, Concert Hall Date: 14 April Performance Times: 2.30pm NEW MATINEE PERFORMANCE, 7.30 pm LIMITED TICKETS Prices: From $69.00 (Transaction fees apply) Bookings: qpac.com.au
NEWCASTLE Venue: Civic Theatre Date: 15 April Performance Times: 7.30 pm Prices: From $69.90 (Transaction fees apply) Bookings: civictheatrenewcastle.com.au
SUTHERLAND Venue: The Pavillion Performing Arts Centre Date: 16 April Performance Times: 2.30pm NEW MATINEE PERFORMANCE, 7.30 pm LIMITED TICKETS Prices: From $69.00 (Transaction fees apply) Bookings: tickets.thepavilionarts.au
SYDNEY Venue: State Theatre Date: 17 April Performance Times: 2.30pm NEW PERFORMANCE, 7.30 pm LIMITED TICKETS Prices: From $69.90 (Transaction fees apply) Bookings: ticketmaster.com.au
CANBERRA Venue: Canberra Theatre Centre Date: 19 April Performance Times: 7.30 pm LIMITED TICKETS Prices: From $75.90 (Transaction fees apply) Bookings: canberratheatrecentre.com.au
