Housemates – Bristol Old Vic

Housemates is by Hijinx and in association with Sherman Theatre.

In the 1970s, Alan, a young man with Down’s syndrome, crashed into the life of student Jim. Alan had lived as a resident in a Cardiff Hospital since childhood; all he wanted was to live in a house and be in a band. Jim wanted to make a difference in the world, but didn’t know how. Together with their friends, they embarked on an experiment that transformed how things were done, how people were treated and who got to tell you how to live. This was the beginning of the end of institutionalised care and the birth of Supported Living. Performed by a cast of neurodivergent and neurotypical actor-musicians, Housemates packs a punch and touches the heart.