Truck Driver

  • Theatre
  • Studio
  • 75 minutes Subject to change

The road reveals everything you’re running from

Have you met Bev yet? Buckle up, it’s gonna be a bumpy ride and you’re riding shotgun. Bev's an outback oracle, dispensing diesel-fueled wisdom from his 18-wheeler pulpit. He’s clocked a million miles and has a story for everyone – some tall, some true, all a window into a life lived on the road. But something’s changing in Bev’s world and it’s not just the gears. 

He’s a larrikin with some rough edges and controversial views that might make you clutch your pearls. But hear him out, his experiences offer a rare glimpse into a world that’s often overlooked. 

Part comedy, part meditation on a changing Australia, this solo show is the latest genre-defying work from Jonny Hawkins (Maureen: Harbinger of Death) and Nell Ranney. 

Strap in for a journey that’s equal parts laughter and reflection, with a few detours into the surreal. And please, keep an eye out for roos.

A Soft Tread production presented by Sydney Opera House

Event details

Credits

Writer and Performer: Jonny Hawkins
Director: Nell Ranney
Conceived by Jonny Hawkins and Nell Ranney
Designer: Isabel Hudson
Sound Designer and Composer: Steve Toulmin
Photographer: Joy M Lai

A Soft Tread production presented by Sydney Opera House

Plan your visit

Address

Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia

Getting to the venue

The Opera House is a 7-10 minute walk from Circular Quay, and is easily accessible by car, train, ferry, lightrail, bus, bike and on foot.

Location and access

Studio

The Studio is located in the north-western corner of Sydney Opera House, best accessed through the Western Foyers.

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