By Neil LaBute
FAT PIG
An auspicious beginning for a fine independent theatre company. – Coral Drouyn
Boombah. Heifer. Bushpig. How many insults can you hear before you have to stand up and defend the woman you love?
Tom faces just that question when he falls for Helen, a bright, funny, sexy woman who just happens to be plus-sized.
Forced to explain his new relationship to his shallow (and shockingly funny) friends, Tom finally comes to terms with his own preconceptions of the importance of good looks.
LaBute’s sharply drawn play not only critiques our slavish adherence to Hollywood ideals of beauty but boldly questions our ability to change what we dislike about ourselves.
Running Time: 100 minutes (including a 20 min interval).
Neil LaBute
Writer
Lulu McClatchy
Helen
Peter Mumford
Designer
Daniel Frederiksen
Director
Partrick Harvey
Carter
Tanje Ruddick
Prod./Stage Manager
Cassandra Magrath
Jeannie
Lyall Brooks
Tom
Adam Fawcett
Producer
Marketing and production photography by Sarah Walker.
“Daniel Frederiksen has directed a snappy production.”
The Age
“Brooks and McClatchy deliver knockout performances.”
The Lowdownunder
“The very talented Mr Harvey [is] quite possibly a comic genius.”
Arts Hub
“It was refreshing to learn that reaching a broader audience was a founding premise of Lab Kelpie. Mission accomplished.”
Theatre People
Date: 9 – 20 Oct 2013
Event: Premiere Season
Venue: Chapel Off Chapel – Melbourne VIC
Performances: 12
- Synopsis
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Boombah. Heifer. Bushpig. How many insults can you hear before you have to stand up and defend the woman you love?
Tom faces just that question when he falls for Helen, a bright, funny, sexy woman who just happens to be plus-sized.
Forced to explain his new relationship to his shallow (and shockingly funny) friends, Tom finally comes to terms with his own preconceptions of the importance of good looks.
LaBute’s sharply drawn play not only critiques our slavish adherence to Hollywood ideals of beauty but boldly questions our ability to change what we dislike about ourselves.
Running Time: 100 minutes (including a 20 min interval).
- Cast & Creatives
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Neil LaBute
WriterLulu McClatchy
HelenPeter Mumford
DesignerDaniel Frederiksen
DirectorPartrick Harvey
CarterTanje Ruddick
Prod./Stage ManagerCassandra Magrath
JeannieLyall Brooks
TomAdam Fawcett
ProducerMarketing and production photography by Sarah Walker.
- Reviews & Awards
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“Daniel Frederiksen has directed a snappy production.”
The Age“Brooks and McClatchy deliver knockout performances.”
The Lowdownunder“The very talented Mr Harvey [is] quite possibly a comic genius.”
Arts Hub“It was refreshing to learn that reaching a broader audience was a founding premise of Lab Kelpie. Mission accomplished.”
Theatre People - History
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Date: 9 – 20 Oct 2013
Event: Premiere Season
Venue: Chapel Off Chapel – Melbourne VIC
Performances: 12