Yasmeen Khan and Henry Filloux-Bennett’s new play Going The Distance is set to premiere online from 4-17 October, in a co-production between Lawrence Batley Theatre, Oxford Playhouse, The Dukes and The Watermill Theatre.

The piece tells of a community centre who stage a fundraising production inspired by The Wizard of Oz to try and prevent its closure.

It will be directed by Felicity Montagu, making her directorial debut, with the cast and further creatives to be announced in due course.

Henry Filloux-Bennett said, “I’m so excited to be working with Yasmeen and Felicity on something which feels like a perfect way to celebrate the resilience of our incredible industry over the last year. Theatres and arts centres are absolutely at the heart of communities up and down the country, and Going the Distance will I hope be a warm-hearted reflection of just how vital they are to us all. Think ‘Noises Off’ meets ‘Nighty-Night’ – at least then you know what we were aiming for…!” 

Felicity Montagu said, “I’m very excited to be working on Go The Distance in my directorial debut. Not only is this a thrilling challenge but working with Yasmeen Khan and Henry Filloux-Bennett, who are creating this wonderful Comedy-Drama, is a pure delight. If anything can bring joy and a beacon of hope out of such a terrible year, hopefully this will."

Tickets are on sale now here.