By Neil LaBute
FAT PIG
An auspicious beginning for a fine independent theatre company. – Coral Drouyn
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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).
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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