Get ready for the Canadian premiere of Dial 1 for UK, arriving fresh off its critically acclaimed national UK tour. Written and performed by neurodivergent rising West End star Mohit Mathur (Life of Pi) and directed by Phil Willmott, this award-winning production is a masterclass in solo performance, packed with vibrant energy, sharp wit, and unexpected depth.
Follow Uday, an optimistic call-center agent in New Delhi who dreams of an idealized British life filled with fish, chips, and tea with the royals. But when he seizes a chance opportunity to fly to England, his glossy YouTube fantasy collides with the real-world path of an everyday worker in the UK care sector. What unfolds is a rich, beautifully human story of high hopes, digital illusions, and the quiet reality of navigating a new world.
Propelled by Mathur’s magnetic charisma and fast-paced humor, Dial 1 for UK is a brilliant piece of storytelling.
Come see the show international critics are raving about:
★★★★★ “Sometimes you’re lucky enough to stumble upon a little gem, and this was a polished diamond.” — Green Room Reviews
★★★★★ “It’s a true tour-de-force performance from Mohit Mathur.” — The Real Chrisparkle
★★★★ “…candid, heartwarming, and at times challenging…” — Northern Arts Review
Writer and Performer: Mohit Mathur
Director: Phil Willmott
Assistant Director: Ralph Jefferys
Stage Manager: Scarlett Larry*
Lighting Designer: Rachel Sampley
Set Designer: Caitlin Abbott
Sound Designer: Ansuman Biswa
Canadian Cultural Dramaturg: Dhanu Chinniah
Technical Coordinator: Dustin Woods-Turner