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He's been running his whole life. Time to catch up. When the football pitch freezes, Chris is forced into cross-country. Everyone hates it, but something in Chris ignites. A coming-of-age story set in the world of elite sport where everything is measured, every meal, every metre, every moment, asking why we push ourselves as far as we can... Then further. From former GB athlete Ben Norris, The Distance is part play, part extreme workout – a sweat-drenched exploration of ambition, identity and letting go. Directed by Julia Locascio. From the producers of SIX, Choir of Man and Playfight.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The Distance is by Global Creative, Grace Dickson Productions and Nic Doodson Productions, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at Summerhall, 1 Summerhall, EH9 1PL, 6 August to 31 August.
The show runs 65 minutes and is suitable for ages 14+. Tickets from £10. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language, Strobe lighting and Audience participation.