Chewing the Fat

Mary Youlden
Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 - 9:22pm

FAT! That's what I'm making a show about. My fat. Your fat, maybe. Fat. I've been fat for a long time now, and I thought I was fat, even when I wasn't, and as such, I've been thinking about fat for even longer. So I made a show about it. Our bodies and egos are fragile, our ways of talking about them inadequate, so I can understand that you might not be up for talking about fat for an hour. So I'll make you some promises:

- I promise to tell the truth.
- I promise to make it funny.
- I promise you won't get any mess on your nice clothes.

Selina invites you to her own version of a midnight feast: somewhere between the confessions made over coffee at weight watchers, and the sloppy drunken story-telling that accompanies that 3am kebab. She infuses discussion of complex, life long issues with weight with laughter, balloons and a healthy dose of rice pudding to result in something truly vibrant. Somewhere between story telling, stand up, live art and theatre, Chewing the Fat is a powerful and extremely open portrayal of how we live with our bodies, on both the days when they are beautiful, and the days when they are a burden.

Suitable for ages 14+

Tickets £12/£8

http://www.bikeshedtheatre.co.uk/whats-on/chewing-the-fat/

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Venue

Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter

Event Date

Monday, November 17, 2014 - 7:30pm

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