Doughnut Drive
Written & Directed by Finella Waddilove
“What if he’s dead…And I’ve killed someone.”
Doughnut Drive is a comedy-crime-thriller about Billericay-born best friends, Bex and Yaz.
Last year, Bex’s dad died. And Bex aint coping too well…
She now heads his car dealership, 'Martin’s Motors' - ironically, while harbouring a driving ban.
On the eve before the ban is finally set to be lifted, Bex is seduced by her self-destructive streak and makes a truly MUGGY decision, with deadly consequences.
Desperate and spiralling, she turns to her best mate for help. But how exactly is Yaz’s passion for doughnuts and film club meant to fix this shambolic mess?
Doughnut Drive explores themes of mental health, grief, friendship, and the impact of self-destructive behaviour on those closest to us.
Think Snatch meets Hot Fuzz…but with Essex birds. It’s time to break the law through a female lens!
CAST
Sarah Parkins
Finella Waddilove
CREATIVE TEAM
Finella Waddilove - Writer and Director
Rachel Duncan - Producer
George Bird - Assistant Producer and Stage Manager
Cameron Pike - Sound and Lighting Designer
Produced by ERA Theatrical Productions
This run of Doughnut Drive is made possible with support from Drayton Arms Theatre
Content warnings: Sensitive language, violence, references to depression
Fancy dinner and a show? Book at table at the Drayton Arms pub now and enjoy the pre-theatre menu before heading upstairs!
Theatre Company Reviews:
Praise for Doughnut Drive's previous run at Drayton Arms Theatre:
4* "With plenty of chaos to inspire laughter, the play is highly enjoyable while still handling grief with a realism and sensitivity" - BroadwayWorldUK
4* "A female spin on what has traditionally been male Guy Ritchie type-territory" - London Pub Theatres
4* "Manages to pack in humour, warmth and a surprising amount of emotional nuance. A thoroughly enjoyable watch" - LondonTheatre1
Praise for Doughnut Drive's previous run at Drayton Arms Theatre:
4* "An extremely funny, beautifully put together play with enough twists and turns to keep the mystery alive until the very end" - Everything Theatre
4* " Waddilove and Parkins do a fantastic job of bringing the adrenaline of an action movie to the stage" - Theatre and Tonic
4* " The balance of humour and grief, anxiety and vulnerability is expertly crafted" - My View from the Stalls
Production Details
Run Time:
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One Act: 60 mins
Age Restrictions:
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15
Tickets:
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£16.00 Standard
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£14.00 Concession
Performances:
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Tue 17th Mar 2026 - 7:30 pm
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Wed 18th Mar 2026 - 7:30 pm