Driftwood

‘dis is my home. My whole life. My history here. And de only future I go have is here.’

Heat is rising in colonial Trinidad. While support for political independence is growing, a downtown Port of Spain gentlemen’s club is about to be entangled in a custody battle of its own.

ALMA promises guests a welcome escape from the bustle of the capital. Owned by Englishman Mansion, governed by Pearl and coveted by her beguiling daughter Ruby – each with their own business plan in mind.

An unexpected stranger – Diamond – carries in a rum delivery, bringing with him a familial revelation and a pursuit for wealth. His deal with a corrupt US Marine imperils ALMA, and all who call it home. One wrong move and everything could shatter, but who will play the right game?

The first play from Martina Laird, directed by Chichester Festival Theatre’s Artistic Director Justin Audibert, Driftwood is a high-stakes drama of power, passion and danger.

Post Show Q&A:

• Fri 19 Jun, 7.30pm

Alcohol Free Performance:

• Tue 30 Jun, 7.30pm

Audio Described:

• Thu 25 Jun, 7.30pm

Touch tour:

• Thu 25 Jun, 6pm

Relaxed Performance:

• Sat 27 Jun, 2.30pm

Captioned:

• Thu 2 Jul, 7.30pm

Important Information

Please note this production contains loud music, flashing lights, smoking, stage blood and gun shots, strong and discriminatory language used throughout, depictions of rape, violence, death and themes of incest.

Age Restrictions

Ages 14+.

Performance Times

Now taking bookings for performances up until Sat 4th July 2026.

Show times for each day are below.

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