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Wish You Weren’t Here
“I might not be able to drive legally, but I’m pretty nifty in a dodgem”
After all those extra shifts, all Lorna wants is a night out on the town and time to reconnect with her daughter. All 16-year-old Mila wants is for the world to stop burning. And for someone to take down that ‘Beach Body Ready’ poster. Please. As mum and daughter check into their ‘premium’ room where they can almost see the sea, they quickly discover that their favourite seaside town, which was once their annual sunny escape, could really use some attention – just like their relationship.
Wish You Weren’t Here is a hilarious and heart-warming exploration of family relationships, the agony of growing up, and how to find your way in the world when you can’t help thinking you’re just not good enough.
Written by Katie Redford (Tapped, Theatre503; Yellow Lips, BBC Radio 4), directed by Rob Watt (Human Nurture, Birds & Bees), and produced by Theatre Centre and Sheffield Theatres, this world premiere production has been created in conversation with hundreds of young people across the country.
After all those extra shifts, all Lorna wants is a night out on the town and time to reconnect with her daughter. All 16-year-old Mila wants is for the world to stop burning. And for someone to take down that ‘Beach Body Ready’ poster. Please. As mum and daughter check into their ‘premium’ room where they can almost see the sea, they quickly discover that their favourite seaside town, which was once their annual sunny escape, could really use some attention – just like their relationship.
Wish You Weren’t Here is a hilarious and heart-warming exploration of family relationships, the agony of growing up, and how to find your way in the world when you can’t help thinking you’re just not good enough.
Written by Katie Redford (Tapped, Theatre503; Yellow Lips, BBC Radio 4), directed by Rob Watt (Human Nurture, Birds & Bees), and produced by Theatre Centre and Sheffield Theatres, this world premiere production has been created in conversation with hundreds of young people across the country.
Monday 19 Feb: 7.15 pm £13
Tuesday 20 Feb: 7.15 pm £18
Wednesday 21 Feb: 7.15 pm £17
Thursday 22 Feb: 7.15 pm £20
Friday 23 Feb: 7.15 pm £20
Saturday 24 Feb: 3.00 pm £17
Saturday 24 Feb: 7.15 pm £20
Tuesday 27 Feb 7.15 pm £18
Wednesday 28 Feb 7.15 pm £18
Thursday 29 Feb 7.15 pm £20.00
Friday 1 Mar 7.15 pm £20.00
Saturday 2 Mar 3.00 pm £17.00
Saturday 2 Mar 7.15 pm £23.00
Age Recommendation: 14+
Running time: 60 minutes
Tuesday 20 Feb: 7.15 pm £18
Wednesday 21 Feb: 7.15 pm £17
Thursday 22 Feb: 7.15 pm £20
Friday 23 Feb: 7.15 pm £20
Saturday 24 Feb: 3.00 pm £17
Saturday 24 Feb: 7.15 pm £20
Tuesday 27 Feb 7.15 pm £18
Wednesday 28 Feb 7.15 pm £18
Thursday 29 Feb 7.15 pm £20.00
Friday 1 Mar 7.15 pm £20.00
Saturday 2 Mar 3.00 pm £17.00
Saturday 2 Mar 7.15 pm £23.00
Age Recommendation: 14+
Running time: 60 minutes
Soho Theatre, London, 21 Dean Street, London W1D 3NE
Mon 19 Feb to Sat 2 March
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