Fat Joke

A fusion of stand-up comedy, storytelling, and unapologetic fact-blasting, Fat Joke thrusts fatphobia into the spotlight. Cheyenne Rouleau surgically dissects this seldom-discussed subject with a razor-sharp wit that leaves the audience confronting their assumptions. Brace yourself for a social commentary that challenges conventions, sparks crucial conversations, and keeps you laughing in the process. 

Content Warning

This show contains significant discussion of fatphobia and diet culture. Additionally, it contains sensitive themes, mentions of abortions, complicated pregnancies, slavery, eugenics, racism, systemic oppression, and sexual assault. And it’s really funny. Promise.

Produced by Neworld Theatre

Creative team
Created and Performed by Cheyenne Rouleau
Directed by Chelsea Haberlin
Dramaturgy by Jiv Parasram
Set Design by Jenn Stewart 
Assistant to the Set Designer, Naju Ururahy 
Sound Design by Mary Jane Coomber 
Projection Design by Andie Lloyd 
Original Costume by Jessie Jade Churchill 
Tour Costume Designer & Community Outreach Coordinator - Alexa Fraser 
Stage Managed by Jasmin Sandhu 
Community Development Consultant - Layla Cameron 
Accessibility Consultant - Siobhan Barker 
Production Manager - Jasmine Chen 
Technical Director - Jamie Sweeney
Assistant Technical Director - Brianna Bernard  

Neworld Staff
Artistic Director - Chelsea Haberlin
Managing Director - Alen Dominguez
Producer - Jasmine Chen
Community Engagement Manager - Angelica Schwartz
Resident Technician - Brianna Bernard
Ensemble Producer - Daniela Atiencia