Fat Joke – Touring Page

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Fat Joke – Touring Page

Show Info

As a fat person, I never thought of myself as “sexy.” Society never allowed me to. It just wasn’t in my cards. So I got funny.” – Cheyenne Rouleau

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.

“Can’t recommend it enough. A show for every person and especially for any person who ever considered value in a smaller body than the one they currently occupy. It’s the perfect blend of intelligence, quick wit, humor, emotional depth, and lasting impact. The pacing is sharp and keeps you on your toes, while the humor hits every time –it’s genuinely hilarious. Yet, amid all the laughs, the show doesn’t shy away from exploring deeper, more meaningful themes in a way that is both accessible and thought-provoking. It’s the kind of show that entertains, makes you think, and tugs at your heartstrings, leaving you with something to reflect on long after it ends. If you’re looking for something smart, funny, and emotionally resonant, this is an absolute must-watch.” – @whiterockdoc, audience member

Details:

• Run Time: 75 minutes. No intermission.
• Get in: 8hrs (assuming pre-hang of lights and projector).
• Bump out: 4hrs.
• Space requirements: A minimum stage size of 19′ W x 8′ D with at least 1 onstage entrance for actors

The cost of travel, accommodation and per diem is covered:

• One tour stop, no travel grant: $3,500 per show.
• Block booking of 3-4 presenters, no travel grant: $2,700 per show
• With travel grant: $2,000 per show, minimum two shows and requires 3 months to hear back results.

• Production Documents

  • Tech Rider (Local)
  • Tech Rider (National/International))
  • Language Guide - why we use the word ‘fat’.
  • Accessibility Rider
  • Easy to Read Guide (Visual Story)
  • One Pager
  • Testimonials
  • Fat Digital Zine

• Past Presenters

  UPCOMING PRESENTATIONS:

  • Tidemark Theatre, Campbell River May 2, 2026
  • Surrey Arts Centre, Surrey BC April 24-25, 2026
  • Presentation House Theatre, North Vancouver April 16-18, 2026

  PAST PRESENTATIONS:

  • Sanderson Center for the Performing Arts, Brantford November 10, 2025
  • Kingston Grand Theatre, Kingston November 6 & 7, 2025
  • Shenkman Arts Centre, Ottawa November 5, 2025
  • Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, Richmond Hill November 3, 2025
  • Sid Williams Theatre (Courtney, BC): February 6-7, 2025
  • Anvil Theatre (New Westminster): January 31-February 2, 2025
  • Prairie Theatre Exchange (Winnipeg, MB) Digital Run: January 27 to February 2, 2025
  • Digital Stages: Available
  • The Cultch Historic – World Premiere April 2024

• Media Links

  • Archival
  • Pitch Video
  • Digital Assets (Bios, Headshots, Production Photos, etc)
  • Vancouver Sun – March 29, 2024
  • Georgia Straight Preview – April 2, 2024
  • STIR Preview – April 24, 2024
  • STIR Review – April 27, 2024
  • Georgia Straight Editorial by Cheyenne Roleau – January 7, 2025
  • STIR Tour Preview – January 22, 2025
  • Vancouver is Awesome Interview – January 22, 2025
  • Vancouver Island Daily Interview – February 2, 2025
  • Georgia Straight Breakout Artist Preview – February 6, 2025
  • Georgia Straight Breakout Artist Interview – February 6, 2025

• Content Advisory

  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.