It’s the annual meeting of minds and gathering of thoughts for these four landladies from east London, Stoke on Trent, Preston and Hull in this short film created by artist Rebecca Davies. The Landlady brings up UK wide issues of housing justice, community displacement and the destruction of the welfare state. The four women characters were created collaboratively with community groups in each of the cities as part of The Oasis Social Club tour.

The Oasis Social Club is part entertainment venue, part discussion space, incorporating the long British tradition of Working Men’s Clubs, infused with Rebecca’s warmth and humour. The club also provides an important arena for debate on more serious issues such as housing justice and diminishing social space as well as quality performance from local and national acts.