Society doesn't always speak kindly about people's weight and appearance, and the one-woman show "Fat Joke" is doing something about it.
Created and performed by Cheyenne Rouleau, this bold and brilliant show blends stand-up comedy, storytelling, and powerful truth-telling to shine a light on fatphobia in a way that is thought-provoking, honest, and genuinely funny.
It challenges assumptions, sparks important conversations, and invites audiences to see body size, identity, and worth through a different lens.
I saw it twice, and you should see it too!
Upcoming performances:
📍 Surrey Arts Centre, Surrey BC | April 24–25, 2026
📍 Tidemark Theatre, Campbell River | May 2, 2026
Get your tickets and learn more about her shows here: h͟t͟t͟p͟s͟:͟/͟/͟n͟e͟w͟o͟r͟l͟d͟t͟h͟e͟a͟t͟r͟e͟͟.͟c͟o͟m͟/͟p͟r͟o͟j͟e͟c͟t͟s͟/͟f͟a͟t͟-j͟o͟k͟e͟/͟
And if you'd like to hear more from Cheyenne, watch my interview with her on my YouTube channel, where we talk about the movement behind the show, body neutrality, and creating change through art. /watch?v=kwnu9Bo-B9g
“I’m not funny because I’m fat, I’m funny because my parents got divorced. That’s just science.
What started as a 10-minute PowerPoint presentation on Fatphobia meant to educate some shitty coworkers at my shitty office job has somehow turned into this. I’m so grateful to Chelsea for encouraging me to go down the rabbit hole of stories, facts, and introspection that has become Fat Joke, made possible by an enthusiastic producing team at Neworld, and made comprehensible by a hilarious and astute dramaturg, Jiv.
If there is one thing I’ve figured out from writing this play it’s that fatness is simultaneously incredibly important and completely irrelevant. And comedy is simultaneously incredibly unimportant and completely relevant.”
– Cheyenne Rouleau, Playwright & Performer of Fat Joke
Fat Joke runs from April 16 – 18, 2026 at PHT. Tickets at the link in our bio! 🎟️
Produced by @neworldtheatre
Presented by Presentation House Theatre
Created and performed by @chey.nan.igans
Directed by @chelseahaberlin
Photo of @chey.nan.igans by @baevocative
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🎤 Fat Joke, on stage November 5th @meridiantheatrescp , is "a fusion of stand-up comedy, storytelling, and unapologetic fact-blasting, Fat Joke thrusts fatphobia into the spotlight. Cheyenne Rouleau [@chey.nan.igans ] 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.
Tickets are only $35 ($20 for students). Get yours at https://shenkmanarts.ca/en/fat-joke
📸 Provided by the City of Ottawa
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