Description
Written and performed by Victor Rios.
A TV show-like show to test us “how British are we?”
Follow the life journey of a migrant who came from the high altitude of the Andes as a young person, embraced the cultural change in Brixton, and now is conflicted on how to identify himself. Is he Bolivian? Is he Latino? Is he British or what is he?
In this piece, Victor explores his journey of migration through cultural adaptation looking for answers on his own identity linking his memories of childhood, and exploring the usage of video mapping with brand new writing.
This interactive show significantly engages the audience and fosters a deep connection with the content where they will be tested on their Britishness.
So let the show begin!
★★★★★ “Thanks to Victor for the first time, I laughed thinking about pre-settle and settlement status: immigrants’ nightmare, mine included. He also explores the unfairness of citizenship exams where they asked questions that nor the British know! When he asked them to the public that was a palpable fright.” – Valeria Denegri, Harbour Magazine
“It was engaging to discuss his experience […] the mixture of film and narrative was amazing” – Audience Member
I loved it. I’m also international, and have heard so many people thinking about this UK test as absurd!! The funniest part was when he did the quiz! – Audience Member
Dynamic, funny and with that latin flavour in all senses’ – Audience Member
See two Housemates Festival shows for £25 or book three shows for £30. Simply book all shows in the same transaction and the discount will be automatically applied when checking out online.
Latecomers policy: Latecomers may enter in the first 10 minutes. After this point, there is no entry into the performance.
Creative Team
Writer, Creative Director & Performer Victor Rios
Associate Director, Movement Director & Dramaturg Giovanna Koyama
Assistant Director Fernanda Pedroso
Associate Producer Luiz Queiroz
Associate Producer Andrea Molina
Projection & Lighting Niall McGrath
Video & Social Media Karen Yepez
Costume Designer Patricia Cajias
Home Officer Orane Stepczynski
Special thanks to Igor Hiszczynski and Alexis Ossio Cajias.
Previous Production Photos
Housemate: Victor Rios
Victor Rios is a British-Bolivian actor and facilitator specialising in theatre and film. He amplifies marginalised voices through participatory arts, collaborating with various organisations to support refugees, adults with learning disabilities, BAME youth, and the Latin American community.
Victor has worked with esteemed companies like Ovalhouse, Maya Productions, SpareTyre, Bush Theatre, Royal Festival Hall, and more.
His acting credits include “Mallorca Files,” “That’s a Wrap” “4Stories: On The Edge Series 2 – BMW,” and award-winning short films “500.”
Heading Film Locos, a production company, Victor passionately advocates for diversity in filmmaking, especially within the British Latino community.
Image by Rich Lakos