How do you solve a problem like immigration? Karaoke, moral philosophy and immigration controls come together in an all-immigrant variety show, serving up jokes, songs and plenty to chew over. There’s something for everyone! (But should there be?)

WE LIKE TO MOVE IT MOVE IT was a piece devised in 2021 by an all-immigrant team of creatives based on the work in political philosophy of doctor Sarah Fine. With controversial dance moves and a cameo from Sir Ian McKellen, the show toured several theatre and community spaces in London.

What is behind our collective acceptance of immigration control? What does it say about us and what do those who have come to the UK from somewhere else want to say about it? ice&fire theatre and Matthew Schmolle productions (in collaboration with the Philosophy Department at King’s College London) invited us to join the (very jolly) conversation. Directed by Olivier award winner Donnacadh O’Briain.

Created by playwright Amy Ng and Olivier-award winning Director Donnacadh O’Briain in collaboration with Dr Sarah Fine

Supported by Arts Council England and King’s College London and the MSN Trust

Co-produced with Matthew Schmolle Productions

Written by Amy Ng and Donnacadh O’Briain

The Company – Jahmila Heath, Tomoko Komura, Gaël Le Cornec and Sergio Maggiolo

Director – Donnacadh O’Briain

Set and Costume Designer – Elizabeth Rose

Sound Designer – Tingying Dong

Stage Manager – Kayleigh Atkinson

Photos by Lidia Crisafulli