The national lockdown has had a fundamental impact on theatre and arts and culture generally, freelance creatives and the community as a whole. Rifco Theatre Company challenged British South Asian artists to come up with films about how Desis are surviving in lockdown. With a fantastic selection of submissions, Rifco present five successful artists and their films.

Each film in the Desi Lockdown series explores a different aspect of the lockdown experience through drama, comedy and spoken word. From the experience of isolating with family, to the generational divides and new connections we are forming, individual experience and self-reflection and even the efforts to try and make your own version of mum’s favourite dish!

Rifco’s mission has always been to celebrate the contemporary British South Asian experience and nurture unheard voices and talent. Their programme is designed to address the lack of opportunity and pathways for British South Asian artists. The Desi Lockdown is no different. In these uncertain times, Rifco Digital remained open to support our fellow artists, light up talent on our digital platforms and share current and real stories to ensure that diverse British voices do not remain silent.