Over and Out

By Jackson Burling | Directed by Simon Leary

Presented by BAM - Believable Arts Management

"NEVER become a truck driver!" - A young Jackson Burling took that advice, avoiding the fork in the road. But now, after a long and gruelling 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 the award-winning verbatim theatre comedy show, Over and Out, Burling brings a real interview, a big character, and even bigger questions to the stage.

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.

Stick around afterwards for a an exclusive Q&A session with our writer/performer, Jackson Burling!

The unexpected critical hit and crowd favourite of Wellington Theatre Awards 2025:

WINNER (Jackson Burling) - Actor of the Year

WINNER (Jackson Burling) - Most Promising Newcomer

Nominated - Production of the Year 2025

Nominated - New Aotearoa Play of the Year

Nominated (Simon Leary) - Director of the Year

Nominated (Simon Leary) - Most Promising Newcomer

Nominated (Jackson Burling) - New Playwright of the Year

Nominated (Tom Smith) - Most Promising Newcomer

Nominated (Jacob Banks) - Lighting Designer of the Year

Nominated (Oliver Devlin) - Sound Designer of the Year

One night only!

8pm Saturday 30 May 2026

Audience Care: This show contains coarse language, mature themes, bright lights, haze, and conversations around suicide/death.

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