Over and Out w/ post-show Q&A

"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 an exclusive Q&A session with our writer/performer, Jackson Burling!

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

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.