...follows the story of a truck driver who, under pressure from his employer and the relentless work pace, transports goods along European highways. On a model of a section of the highway, a story full of tension unfolds before the eyes of the audience, culminating in a tragic accident. The show uses detailed miniatures of the landscape, vehicles and characters and raises questions regarding the contemporary world of transport, globalization and consumption. The intimate theatrical form thus becomes a powerful metaphor for the system that shapes our everyday lives but also brings environmental and social consequences. The performance does not impose answers but rather invites the audience to reflect on the place of transport, work and responsibility in today's society. The production is part of the European project, TRANSPORT, one of the most interesting industry initiatives of 2025 on the international stage.
EU ProjectTRANSPORT
Slovenian / EN, CZ subtitles
About the artist:
Lutkovno gledališče Maribor is one of the most important Slovenian puppet stages. The theatre was founded in 1974 and regularly presents productions for children and adults both at home and at international festivals and actively participates in European co-production projects. The show, Cargo, was created as part of the international project, TRANSPORT, which connects six European theatres and examines the impacts of transport on society and the environment.
