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LAMDA and Theatre503 present...

LAMDA Directors’ Showcase: MEAT

19 - 21 August 2026
Written by Gillian Greer
Directed by Yanlin Zhang
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“Vegetarian? Fuck off. Vegan? Fuck off. Hasidic Jew, pescatarian, lactose intolerant…I just get so sick of it.”

When Ronan’s former girlfriend Max turns up at his fashionable restaurant, he is determined to prove to her how far he’s come. But Max is here to tell Ronan that she is about to publish a book which will reveal an event of sexual assault that occurred during their relationship. Over the course of one wine-soaked evening, this is a story of consent, class and transgressions buried in the past.

Running time: 70 mins (no interval)

Age guidance: 14+

Content Information: This show contains themes that you may find distressing. You can find the content information for MEAT here. If you have any questions please email boxoffice@theatre503.com.

Pre-Theatre Dining: Audience members can get a 33% discount on food bought at The Latchmere pub between 6pm – 7pm, Monday – Friday! Just show a staff member your ticket confirmation email or e-ticket. Book in advance to avoid disappointment and we hope to see you soon!

Gillian Greer

Gillian is an Irish writer and Dramaturg based in London. She is currently Associate Dramaturg at The Royal Court, after being Literary Manager at Soho Theatre.

Gillian most recently adapted BOY PARTS, the critically acclaimed debut novel by Eliza Clark for the stage. It was performed on Soho Theatre Main Stage in Autumn 2023. Other recent credits also include dramaturgy for The Secret Garden at Regent’s Park and KATHY & STELLA SOLVE A MURDER! A New Musical, premiering at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2022 and then touring the UK in Summer 2023.

Her début play PETALS was nominated for the Irish Times Theatre Award for Best New Play in 2015 and later adapted for radio winning the Celtic Media Festival Award for Best Radio Drama 2020 with Near FM. Her second play MEAT was shortlisted for the Theatre503 International Playwriting Award and ran at Theatre503 in early 2020 to great critical acclaim. She is currently developing new work with Abbey Theatre, Ireland and 45 North Productions, London.

Dates

Artistic Team
Writer
Gillian Greer
Director
Yanlin Zhang
Set Design
Islay Sage
Sound Designer
Phoebe Bennett
Lighting Designer
Holly Higgs
Technical Stage Manager
Jaimie Westwell
Fight, Intimacy and Movement Director
Marie Drisch
Cast
Max
Lily Maguire
Ronan
George Andrew-Clarke
Jo
Cynthia Zhou

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