"NEVER become a truck driver!" A young Jackson Burling took that advice, avoiding the fork in the road, but now, after a long and grueling two-year slog in the arts industry he must confront that age old question ("why not, Dad?") and take us along for the ride.
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.
Please note: This show contains coarse language, mature themes, bright lights, haze and conversations around suicide / death.