Elle Dillon-Reams: MEAT
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MEAT is an electrifying roar of fury, a rallying cry of protest & unifying celebration of strength packed with heroism & heart.
A playful and poignant exploration of identity. Written by multi-award winner Elle Dillon-Reams, ‘Best Newcomer’ The Scotsman.
Shame breeds in silence, this show gives a safe space to roar, for anyone who’s got a body. 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.
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.
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Ticket prices: £15
Running time: Approx 1 hour with no interval
Ticket Prices: £15
Concessions:
U26 – £12.50
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A dirty dive into the foundations of power, an injection of a new narrative – MEAT is a theatrical hybrid of poetry, clowning, cabaret and dance featuring original music. ‘Memories demand attention because memories have teeth’
Viola DavisA theatrical hybrid of poetry, clowning, cabaret and dance featuring original music written by multi-award winner Elle Dillon-Reams, ‘Best Newcomer’
The Scotsman.MEAT played to sell out audiences in Edinburgh Festival 2023, written and performed by award winning artist Elle Dillon-Reams. Exploring themes of identity, power, gender and sexuality, there are some dark and painful moments in the play. But there’s also a playful energy, a witty self-awareness and a great big heart. It shakes you to the core, then gently brings you back to yourself, decompressing with an almighty, empowering roar. ‘
Three Weeks EdinburghMEAT is an absolute powerhouse of a production. It has everything that a theatrical production on the fringe circuit would need and yet it is miles ahead of what the industry is achieving. It is emotional, it is powerful, it is utter perfection.
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