In this award-winning verbatim theatre comedy show, Burling brings a real interview, a big character, and even bigger questions to the stage. After rave reviews, critical success, and full houses in Wellington, it's Auckland's turn behind the wheel.
One actor.
50 minutes.
Countless emotional potholes.
Along the way, we get a rare look into the gritty, heartfelt, and often-overlooked life of one of Aotearoa’s essential workers: the truck driver.
Is the open road calling — or is the stage his true destination?
Buckle up. This is verbatim theatre with serious mileage.
Winner (Jackson Burling) - Actor of the Year, Wellington Theatre Awards 2025.
Winner (Jackson Burling) - Most Promising Newcomer, Wellington Theatre Awards 2025.
Nominee - Production of the Year, Wellington Theatre Awards 2025.
Nominee - New Aotearoa Play of the Year, Wellington Theatre Awards 2025.
Nominee (Simon Leary) - Director of the Year, Wellington Theatre Awards 2025.
Nominee (Simon Leary) - Most Promising Newcomer, Wellington Theatre Awards 2025.
Nominee (Jackson Burling) - New Playwright of the Year, Wellington Theatre Awards 2025.
Nominee (Tom Smith) - Most Promising Newcomer, Wellington Theatre Awards 2025.
Nominee (Jacob Banks) - Lighting Designer of the Year, Wellington Theatre Awards 2025.
Nominee (Oliver Devlin) - Sound Designer of the Year, Wellington Theatre Awards 2025.
Please note: This show contains coarse language, mature themes, bright lights, haze, and conversations around suicide/death.
Local tip
He tīwhiri mō te rohe
Skip the queue at Citizen Q by booking a table for some pre-show nibbles and drinks.
Getting there
Te huarahi ki reira
Q Theatre is a 2-minute walk from Aotea Square and a 16-minute walk from Waitematā Train Station. Being on Queen Street, there are many buses that stop right outside the theatre. If driving, you’ll find the closest option at The Civic Car Park.
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