Meat

A historical drama by James McDermott about a 17th-century tailor's secret relationship with his apprentice in rural Norfolk.

Meat is a historical drama by James McDermott set in Diss, Norfolk, telling the true story of 17th-century tailor Robert Carleton and his secret relationship with his apprentice Jon Lincoln. The story darkens when Jon's fiancé Mary joins the two tailors for dinner. Through poetic storytelling the play explores identity, desire and sexuality in rural England, inviting audiences to reflect on the past and the present.