Housemates 2026: Stomach

Ariana Xeno is a Writer/Director from East London. She is the recipient of the August O’Neill prize as the JMK RUNNER UP for 2026.

Directing credits include: Stomach (previously at Camden People’s Theatre), Reparations (Theatre Peckham/Pleasance), Anastasios (Theatre 503 – rapid writes) and as Assistant Director – OFFIE-nominated Wasted with Nouveau Riche. Her directing interest extends across film and directing music videos, one of which premiered with The Gay Times. As a writer, she is currently under seed commission with Slime and Pies Theatre Co and The Pleasance. She trained at The BRIT School, is Old Vic Theatre Makers alumni and was part of this year’s Royal Court Writer’s group where she has began development on her second play.