Poster for OffPiste Theatre's play 'RANK' in black and white, featuring a man on stage pointing or gesturing with a serious expression, with the title 'RANK' in large orange letters and promotional text above and below.

RANK - 2026 Tour

OffPiste Theatre presents ‘RANK’ – based on a true story by Frome-based writer and actor, Dan Gaisford.

A taxi driver’s life is turned upside down by an epic encounter with a young woman and her two small children who use his services to travel cross-country to buy a horse. As the odyssey unfolds and the woman’s situation becomes known, the taxi driver must decide whether to get the job done or act like a decent human being. But as he battles to tell his tale against the backdrop of an ever-ringing phone, it is apparent he has become far more involved in the lives of his passengers than he ever intended.

With award-winning director Archie Rowell making his theatre directing debut, RANK explores working class men, what we do when everything starts to go wrong and if we can truly trust the people around us.

Running time: 75 minutes, no interval

Recommended Age: 14+ | Very Strong Language throughout and features references to mental health

RANK Tour:

Sat 15th November 2025 | Merlin Theatre, Frome - TICKETS

Thurs 29th January | Dorchester Arts - TICKETS

Fri 30th January | Bridport Arts - TICKETS

Sat 31st January | Lighthouse, Poole - TICKETS + Q&A

Mon 2nd February + Tue 3rd February | Ustinov Studio, Bath Theatre Royal - TICKETS

Thurs 5th February | Bay Theatre, Weymouth - TICKETS

RANK WILL RETURN.

A man with a beard and short hair speaking passionately with his right hand raised, wearing a dark jacket and a badge, against a black background.
A man with short hair wearing a dark jacket and badge is making a gesture with his hands in a dark setting with a fire or light source illuminating his face.
A man in dark clothing speaking on stage with his arm outstretched, illuminated by stage lights, with audience silhouettes visible in the foreground.
A man passionately speaking or performing on stage, illuminated with red lighting, wearing a dark jacket with a visible badge or ID around his neck.
Poster for Rank with dates and locations from January 29 to February 5, 2023, at various venues in the UK, featuring a photo of Rank on stage.

  • CREATIVE TEAM

    Director - Archie Rowell
    Lighting Designer - Sherry Coenen
    Relighter/Technician - Josephine Tremelling
    Hires - Asset AV Events


    BTS Photos - Pete Millson
    R&D Cinematographer - Elliot Millson
    R&D Marketing - Sophie Revell

  • WRITER AND PERFORMER

    DAN GAISFORD

  • WITH THANKS TO:

    Arts Council England
    Lighthouse Poole
    The Script's the Thing Festival