Housemates 2026: Tube Chronicles

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By Razak Osman

Ever wondered what it’s like to work a night shift on the London Underground?

Explore the microcosm of society that is the London Underground in this hilarious and touching autobiographical play by Razak Osman.

From rehearsing lines and dancing at the station barriers to the madness of the night tube rush, meet Razak as he encounters quirky commuters, a micro-managing boss and Billy, an old friend chasing his dreams. Inspired by Billy’s pursuit, Razak reignites his own dreams.

But as the shift grins on, reality bites. How do you juggle your dreams with your survival? Giving up isn’t an option so what would you sacrifice for your dreams?

Razak Osman

Writer & Co-Director Razak Osman
Co-Director Ashley Joseph
Original Co-Director George Chilcott
Movement Director Jade Hackett
Movement Director Ntonga Mwanza
Sound Designer Poppy Morley

Razak Osman is an actor from East London. He trained as an actor at ArtsEd. He’s been working night shifts on Friday and Saturdays for TFL as a station customer service assistant for 9 years, alongside acting.

TV credits: You, Me and The Apocalypse (NBC for Sky 1), So Long Marianne (NRK TV, ITVX), Doctors (BBC).

Theatre credits: The Tempest (RSC), The Pursuit of Joy (Jermyn Street Theatre), Sylvia (The Old Vic), Antigone (Regent’s Park Open air there), Samskara (The Yard Theatre), Maggie and Ted (The Garrick Theatre), Merchant of Venice (Studio 3 Arts), Katya Kabanova (Royal Opera House), La Damnation De Faust (Glyndebourne), No Strings Attached (Kings Head theatre) and many other productions.

Writing credits: Tube Chronicles

Razak is also a part of the 2025 cohort of the Bush Writers Group.

He also trained for many years as a dancer at various dance studios across London in the street dance styles, hip hop, popping and house. He’s been featured in various music videos, taught at Pineapple Studios. Performed with Olivier Award-winning dance company BoyBlue Ent, at Sadler’s Wells and The Barbican.

Housemates 2026: Tube Chronicles

1 September-5 September

Join Razak Osman - actor by day, tube worker by night - for a night shift on the London Underground.

Brixton House & Collective Productions present

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By Razak Osman

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