Drifting

Drifting is a poignant, poetic and darkly humorous exploration of a generation caught between inertia and ambition.

Set against the backdrop of a coastal town shrouded in sea mist, the play follows a 26-year-old man grappling with the weight of expectation, the pull of home and the dream of escape.

Through surreal encounters, biting dialogue and moments of aching tenderness, Drifting captures the voice of a generation navigating economic precarity, fractured identity and the elusive promise of a better life.

With a rich ensemble of characters—family, friends, strangers and ghosts of possibility—this is a story about standing still, stepping forward and the courage it takes to leave.

Access Performances

Captioned Performances:

• Friday 21 November, 7:30pm
• Saturday 22 November, 3pm and 7:30pm

Post-Show Events

Thursday 20 November – Q&A with the cast and Johnny Harris

Join some of the Ardent8 cast plus multiple BAFTA nominated actor, Johnny Harris (‘This Is England ’86’, ‘London to Brighton’, ‘A Gentleman in Moscow’) for a post-show Q&A discussing the barriers working class performers face trying to break into the theatre industry.

Free entry with a ticket to that evening’s performance.

Supported by Cockayne Grants for the Arts, a Donor Advised Fund, held at The Prism Charitable Trust, The Foyle Foundation, The D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust, The Boris Karloff Charitable Foundation, Katie Bradford Arts Trust, Dan’s Force Fund, Ian McKellen, Sean Mathias, Richard Darbourne, Judi Dench, Emma Thompson, Ciarán Hinds, Joanna Lumley, Jonathan Pryce, Lorraine Kelly, Mike Leigh, David Harris and John Manuell, Charles Glanville and James Hogan, the Big Give and all those who donated to the Big Give campaign.