The Meat Rack

Set against the gritty backdrop of 1950s London, The Meat Rack, written by Paul Daley, is a dark and provocative exploration of ambition, identity, and survival.

Alfie Connor is a ruthless criminal gang boss who hides his true self behind a veneer of violence and power.

George, a young male prostitute with dreams of escaping the streets, navigates the dangers of his world, working the notorious “Meat Rack” — the haunt of young male prostitutes outside Piccadilly’s grand hotels.

When their paths collide, George sees an opportunity to climb out of the shadows, while Alfie sees in George a reflection of his own suppressed truths. Their tense encounter becomes a battle of wits, exposing the harsh realities of their lives and the cost of pursuing power and respect in a society rife with prejudice and repression.

The Meat Rack unflinchingly examines themes of denial, ambition, and identity, revealing the lengths people will go to in order to survive — and the secrets they must guard to do so.

This show is eligible for New Adelphi Season Ticket use!

WARNINGS: Suitable for ages 16+. Contains scenes of a sexual nature, violence towards men and women, strong language, loud bang (gunshot).

ADMISSION: £5 / 10 / 15

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