The Train Driver

Gripped by the memory of an accident he could not prevent, a restless train driver wanders an African township, trying to lose himself in anguish and guilt. What he finds instead is an unexpected stranger who has the power to offer forgiveness that would free him from his torment.

Producer of three Athol Fugard classics (The Island in 2012, Sizwe Bansi Is Dead in 2009, and “Master Harold”…and the boys in 2006), Lantern Theater Company is proud to present the Philadelphia premiere of this new play from the 2011 Tony Award-winner for Lifetime Achievement. Based on a shocking true story, this potent, riveting drama reveals a playwright at the height of his power to move and inspire, exploring the possibilities for redemption and brotherhood in the new South Africa.