Driving Miss Daisy

Synopsis

Tale of the unlikely, long-lasting friendship that blossoms between a prickly, elderly Southern matriarch and her kind-hearted chauffeur, Hoke. As the wheels turn and the decades roll by against a backdrop of prejudice, inequality and civil unrest, the pair slowly transcend their differences and ultimately grow to rely on each other far more than either of them ever expected.

Our Review:

11 February 2013

After successful runs in London’s West End and on Broadway this award winning production of Alfred Uhry’s Driving Miss Daisy comes to Coventry as part of a UK tour.

It tells the story of elderly lady, Daisy Werthan (Gwen Taylor) who, after a driving accident, is forced to employ the services of chauffeur Hoke Coleburn (Don Warrington) by her son Boolie Werthan (Ian Porter). It follows the trio as their relationships develop into touching friendships. Set in Georgia at the height of the American Civil Rights movement, there are many things insinuated about the racial tensions and class barriers at this time but the main focus is on the changing dynamics of the relationships.

The chemistry between Daisy and Hoke is engaging, Don Warrington captures the nuances of the character as he battles quietly with the almost intolerable Daisy. Gwen Taylor’s portrayal of Daisy is sublime, as she ages and mellows from scene to scene, no detail was left to chance.

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