After a sell out tour in 2025, MEAT comes to Brighton fringe; a brilliantly bold, tour-de-force performance, hilariously funny, profoundly emotional, a powerhouse production.
In an age of patriarchy, where women’s bodies are commodified objects, MEAT is an electrifying roar of fury, a rallying cry of protest, a unifying celebration of strength packed with heroism & heart. Shame breeds in silence, this show gives a safe space to roar, for anyone who’s got a body.
Follow ‘A girl’ from age 9 into her 30s, detailing her journey through puberty, misogyny, and identity. A solo performer, but a story that is all of ours.
Based on verbatim accounts. MEAT is a playful and poignant exploration of identity. A dirty dive into the foundations of power, an injection of a new narrative. A theatrical hybrid of poetry, clowning, cabaret and dance featuring original music written by multi-award winner Elle Dillon-Reams.
Cast & Creative Team
Written & performed by Elle Dillon-Reams
Directed by Len Gwynn & Roann Hassani McCloskey
Musical Direction & Vocals: Porscha Present
Sound Design: Xana & Frew
Movement Direction: Mel Gleeson & Chess Dillon-Reams
Cello & Vocals: Rachel Barnes
Dramaturgy: Natasha Vasandani
Reviews
Brilliantly executed. Tears up the rulebook. MEAT is perfectly disobedient.
- The Scotsman
★★★★1/2
A tour-de-force performance fusing spoken word and physical theatre. Playful, witty, empowering.
- Three Weeks
★★★★★
MEAT is the best thing at this year's fringe. If I could give it more than five stars I would.
Venue Accessibility:Assistance Dogs WelcomeWheelchair AccessibleAccessible Toilet This is combined information – if this event is happening across multiple venues, please be aware this may not be applicable across all performances.For any queries about venue accessibility, including step free access, please contact box office. Age suitability: 14+ (Guideline)Babes in Arms policy: Under 2's are not allowed at this event.
Content Warnings:
Audience Interaction Strong Language Strobe Lights in Use Loud Noises References to Sexual Abuse Depictions and references to Violence
Assistance Dogs Welcome 
Wheelchair Accessible 
Accessible Toilet This is combined information – if this event is happening across multiple venues, please be aware this may not be applicable across all performances.For any queries about venue accessibility, including step free access, please contact box office. Age suitability: 14+ (Guideline)Babes in Arms policy: Under 2's are not allowed at this event.
Audience Interaction 
Strong Language 
Strobe Lights in Use 
Loud Noises 
References to Sexual Abuse 
Depictions and references to Violence
