An actor who has been evicted from the flat he has lived in for seven years has spoken of his dismay at finding new accommodation. Oscar Heron, 45, was issued an eviction notice for his two-bed flat in Highbury on September 14, giving him until December 3 to move out.
Oscar has told MyLondon that despite being given more than two months' notice to move out, he is struggling to find a new place, in part due to his work and benefits status. He currently works part-time as an actor, having appeared in several Shakespeare plays and in TV shows such as Eastenders, Holby City, Silent Witness and Ted Lasso.
As an actor, Oscar can earn a "good wage" if he is booked on long-term shows but the pay varies depending on union rates. Some pay as much as £300 per day, but as he isn't constantly in work, his earnings vary month to month.
