Papatango and Park Theatre Announce World Première of The Meat Kings! (Inc.) of Brooklyn Heights
Papatango and Park Theatre are excited to announce the world première of Hannah Doran’s The Meat Kings! (Inc.) of Brooklyn Heights, the winner of the 2024 Papatango New Writing Prize. The production will run from 30 October to 29 November 2025 at Park Theatre’s Park200, with a press night scheduled for 4 November 2025.
About The Meat Kings! (Inc.) of Brooklyn Heights
Artwork for The Meat Kings! (Inc.) of Brooklyn Heights - provided by the production.
Set in an iconic New York butcher’s shop, The Meat Kings! (Inc.) of Brooklyn Heights explores the cutthroat dynamics of the American workplace. As T, the new summer hire at Cafarelli & Sons, navigates a messy cutting room, tensions rise when the company struggles and the future of the workers hangs in the balance. With the American Dream at stake, alliances are formed, romance sparks, and moral boundaries are tested as the characters fight to secure their futures.
This dark comedy offers a fierce, blisteringly funny exploration of immigration, economic pressures, and the sacrifices people make to survive in a brutal system. Directed by George Turvey, the production promises a thought-provoking and timely tale of ambition and betrayal.
The Papatango New Writing Prize – A Career-Defining Opportunity
The Papatango New Writing Prize is one of the UK’s most prestigious playwriting competitions, with Hannah Doran’s work selected from a record-breaking 1,589 submissions in 2024. The prize includes a full production at Park Theatre, publication by Nick Hern Books, and a £7,500 commission. Previous winners of the prize have gone on to win Olivier and Critics’ Circle awards, with plays being staged in over 32 countries.
About the Playwright – Hannah Doran
Hannah Doran is a British-Irish playwright and screenwriter whose work has been developed and staged across the UK, US, and Australia. Doran received her MFA from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and has since gained recognition for her short play A Last Night on Earth, which was produced in Aspen, Colorado, and Off-Off-Broadway in New York. Doran, based in London, is also a bookseller and a member of the National Theatre’s script reading team.
Director George Turvey and Papatango’s Vision
George Turvey, Artistic Director of Papatango, has been at the helm of the company since 2013. He has directed several successful productions, including Some Demon, Shook, and The Watch House. His work has earned critical acclaim, with several nominations for OffWestEnd Awards, and he was named in The Stage 25 in 2022. Turvey is also the co-author of Being A Playwright: A Career Guide For Writers.
Performance Information and Ticket Details
Venue: Park Theatre, Park200
Dates: 30 October – 29 November 2025
Press Night: 4 November 2025
Tickets: Available soon on the Park Theatre website
Performance Times:
Mon – Sat Evenings: 7:30 PM
Thu & Sat Matinees: 3:00 PM
Relaxed Performance: 13 Nov at 5:00 PM
Captioned Performance: 21 Nov at 7:30 PM
About Papatango Theatre Company
Papatango is a leading theatre company dedicated to discovering and nurturing new writing talent. The Papatango New Writing Prize has become a key platform for new playwrights, with productions that challenge conventional theatre and make a real impact on the industry. Their past works, including Old Bridge (Olivier Award-winning), have garnered praise for their bold storytelling and innovative approach to modern issues.
