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The Driver narrates his life from behind the wheel, taking in the ring roads, flyovers, service stations, leisure parks, motels and lay-bys of England. As he drives, he keeps an eye on the rear-view mirror.

Luke Wright‘s words are set to music by composer Benjamin Oliver and their work is performed by the Hartley Loop Orchestra in this world premiere performance. The music combines orchestral sonorities, at times referencing English medieval polyphony and music by Purcell and Parry, with the familiar sounds heard within the environment of a car.

Wright’s narrative is both a travelogue of England’s least glamorous places and the story of a break-up, a love poem to being away and our ability to keep on going. It’s sad, celebratory and caustic with all the squalor and romance the road has to offer.

Luke Wright poet
Benjamin Oliver conductor
Hartley Loop Orchestra
Charlie Brown sound

Age guidance 12+. This performance includes infrequent strong language that some may find offensive.

Entrance is FREE and all are welcome. All audience members must book a ticket.