Mohit Mathur’s hilarious and poignant one-man play of high hopes humbled in Hounslow, and an Influencer stripped of influence amidst the brutal reality of the UK care sector, asks how and why each year hundreds of young men like UK vanish without trace. Here a five reasons you need to see it…
Ever wondered who’s really on the other end of the phone?
The person calling himself Roger might actually be Ravinder sitting in a call centre in Delhi. Why is he putting on a bad British accent? And why does he dream of living here?
The migration story behind the headlines
Beyond statistics and political debates, this show looks at the human story of why people leave home and what they hope to find.
Funny, surprising and deeply heartfelt
Audiences have laughed, reflected and recognised parts of their own journeys in this story. Some even said this should be a TV show.
The untold story behind the care industry
Ever noticed how many care workers in the UK are immigrants from India and Pakistan? This show looks at the dreams, sacrifices and realities behind the people quietly holding up the country’s care system.
Catch it while it’s on tour
The show has connected with audiences across the UK and going to Canada, India and New Zealand. Don’t miss the chance to experience it live before the tour moves on.
A message from Mohit Mathur…
Growing up in India, I always believed that moving abroad would transform my life. Like many people around the world, I grew up with the idea that the West held the answer to a better future. Dial 1 for UK explores that dream and what happens when it meets reality.
The inspiration for the show came from a strange moment after I first arrived in Britain, when I received a call from “Steve” at my phone company who turned out to be Satish from India, performing Britishness down the line. That moment made me think about the thousands of people in call centres who spend their nights imagining a life in the country whose accent they imitate.
At a time when conversations around immigration are becoming increasingly polarised, I wanted to create a piece that moves beyond headlines and statistics.
Dial 1 for UK is ultimately a story about hope, empathy and the universal desire to belong somewhere.
