About the Show

An inner-tube, a bagel, a donut, a lifesaver, a holiday wreath, a tire-swing, a cycle of abuse, a halo of hatred: circles, both real and figurative, whirl out of control in this darkly comic one-man show. And at the center of them all sits an enigmatic squirrel. Orbiting that squirrel is Chester, a self-described rodentophobe who spins the outlandish, funny, and bruising tale of growing up with a father who developed a rabid hatred for squirrels -- a hatred that eventually infected every aspect of his and his son's life. Pursued by memories of his intolerant father and the legacy of bigotry, Chester is pulled into the black hole at the center of his own life where he encounters the mistakes, the fears, the guilt, and the humanity that make him whole again. For the first time, Knock And Run hits the Newcastle Fringe with the return season of one of their most acclaimed productions. Starring award winning performer James Chapman and directed by Allison Van Gaal, Circumference Of A Squirrel is a deeply moving exploration of grief, regret, sorrow, loss and growth. K&R’s original 2019 production of Circumference Of A Squirrel was met with critical acclaim and was nominated for two CONDA awards: Best Director (Drama) for Allison Van Gaal and Best Male Performance in a Lead Role (Drama) for James Chapman.

Location

The Dungeon

Dates & Times

Thursday 20 March, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Friday 21 March, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Saturday 22 March, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Sunday 23 March, 2025 at 3:00 PM

Website

Visit the Knock And Run Theatre website for further information - https://www.knockandruntheatre.com/circumference-of-a-squirrel