Scaredy Fat

Theatre (comedy, horror)

  • Pleasance Dome - JackDome
  • 16:05
  • Aug 28
  • 1 hour
  • Suitability: 14+ (Guideline)
  • Country: United Kingdom - Northern Ireland
  • Group: SkelpieLimmer, Lyric Belfast, Pleasance, LET
  • Warnings and additional info: This show contains strong language, homophobic language, scenes of a sexual nature and discussion of sex, masturbation and simulated orgasm. The performance also includes references to disordered eating, fatphobic language, live retching and gagging.
  • Accessibility:
    Audio enhancement system
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    Captioning
    May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years

Description

Scaredy's working the late shift at the cinema. Tonight's schedule? The horror-movie sexual awakenings of yesteryear. Stuffed with steamy recollections of Carrie and Candyman, Scaredy should be in ecstasy but evil horror host Count Calories keeps cutting in on the fun. It's time for Scaredy to face their fears and stop being such a big Scaredy Fat. Come to the movies with Scaredy as they poke fun at fat and queer representation in the horror genre, asking what it means to love a genre that doesn't love you back. We're gonna need a bigger shirt...

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General venue access

  • Audio enhancement system
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    Captioning
  • Accessible entry: Main queue at entrance to venue. Access to space via locked lift, please notify the venue ahead of your visit if you require use of the lift and ask at the box office upon arrival for access.
  • Wheelchair access type: Building Lift

  • Stairs: 20+
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info


Captioned performances

  • Dates: 18 August
  • Type: Open
  • Booking options: You can book independently online, or contact our access team to book your tickets and request any specific seating locations or if booking a unit is required.

How and when to make an access booking

Our access tickets service is available to anyone who:

  • Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
  • Requires extra assistance when at a venue
  • Has specific seating requirements
  • Is a wheelchair user
  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance

Ray Burns 46 days ago

High energy and entertaining - though I personally struggled to follow the underlying story.


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Broadway World (4/5 stars) 25 days ago

McCready is a very engaging and likeable performer who has crafted a highly enjoyable show with a lot of heart behind it.

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West End Best Friend (4/5 stars) 36 days ago

Horrifically funny!

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BritishTheatre.com (4/5 stars) 41 days ago

When he smashes through the fat phobia expressed towards him, what remains is a thought-provoking piece that challenges your inbuilt bias.

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