Martin has never left his small town. He runs a struggling record shop and lives a quiet life surrounded by music, memories and the ghosts of the past.

Then, one day, he does something completely out of character.

He buys a ticket to Los Angeles.

What follows is a funny, moving and unpredictable journey through the city of dreams — from neon-lit streets and hidden corners to the legendary Chateau Marmont, a place where stories of fame, reinvention and collapse have unfolded for almost a century.

Blending storytelling, character, physical theatre and music, The Passenger is a raw and intimate exploration of connection, loss and the search for something more. It is a story about the people who shape us, the places we come from, and the courage it takes to step into the unknown. A theatrical road movie featuring a soundtrack from the post-punk era to the present day – including The Ramones, Lana Del Rey and the Mamas and the Papas, The Passenger is a noir-tinged journey through memory and imagination, asking what happens when we finally stop running from ourselves.

Following a profound personal loss, a young man discovers a book about the legendary Chateau Marmont hotel in Los Angeles among a collection of inherited belongings. Inspired by a hidden connection to the past, he leaves behind his life in the Midlands and sets off on a journey of discovery.

Written and directed by Ade Berry (From Ibiza to the Norfolk Broads) and performed by Alex Walton, The Passenger is an intimate and atmospheric new play about grief, identity, memory and the search for a place to belong.

 About Preview Shows

These pieces of brand new contemporary theatre have been developed art part of our Performance Lab artist development programme and are now at the ‘audience testing’ stage before they head out on tour. For some of the artists, this may be the first time this version of the show has been performed to a live audience. Please be aware this may mean that the show will be performed without the full lighting and set that will be part of the tour.

Your feedback after the show is highly appreciated, this may be in the form of a post-show discussion with the artist, a written or digital feedback form, or some vox pop interviews (audio or on camera).

This is an exciting opportunity for local audiences to see high-quality theatre and critically engage with the artist’s creative process before the rest of the world!

Event Information

Date & Times: Friday 25th September, 7.30pm | Saturday 26th September, 2pm

Tickets:  £5* +booking fee

Suitable For: 18+

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