Rob Watt

A brand-new comedy about beaches, bonding & body image

The world premiere of WISH YOU WEREN’T HERE by Katie Redford will tour UK theatres and their local schools in Spring 2024, in a major new co-production with Sheffield Theatres.

“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.

2024 Tour Dates

Sheffield Theatres

Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse | Wed 24 Jan – Sat 10 Feb 2024 // BOOK TICKETS

Northern Stage

Stage 2 | Thurs 15 Feb –  Fri 16 Feb 2024 // BOOK TICKETS

Soho Theatre

Upstairs | Mon 19 Feb - Sat 2 March // BOOK TICKETS

Brighton Dome

Studio Theatre | Thurs 7 - Fri 8 March 2024 // BOOK TICKETS

Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

Mill Studio | Thurs 14 - Fri 15 March 2024 // BOOK TICKETS

CAST

Lorna Eleanor Henderson

Mila Olivia Pentelow

CREATIVES

Writer Katie Redford

Director Rob Watt

Lighting Designer Jess Brigham

Sound Designer Tom Sharkett

Set and Costume Designer Bethany Wells

Movement Director Kiren Virdee

Video Design Rob Watt

Sound Associate Jim Cooper

PRODUCTION

Marketing for Theatre Centre Rachel Bellman

Schools Tour Booking for Theatre Centre Becky Ide

Marketing Consultants Jane Morgan Associates

PR Chloe Nelkin Consulting & Jo Allan PR

Casting Consultant Becky Paris

Producers for Theatre Centre Rowan Prescott & Emma Rees

Artwork Guy Sanders

Production Manager Brent Tan

Company Stage Manager Laura Whittle