Fight the Fat

A short play about a passionate pair of losers who battle to prove that theatre DOES have the power to change the world.

The Story

Ben is an aspiring actor with no professional experience, so when an 'actor wanted' notice appears on his local lampost he leaps at the chance. He is cast in Fight The Fat, a theatre-in-education show that tours local schools showing kids how to gain and maintain a healthy BMI. As he’s taught the ropes by veteran actress Laurel, Ben becomes passionate about the difference he is making in the world. Then the show’s funding is cynically cut by a ruthless education board hell bent on extracting a tangible bang for their infotainment buck. As Laurel sinks into despair, the normally lethargic Ben is forced to step up to the challenge and stand up for what they both believe: that theatre DOES have the power to change the world.

The Characters

LAUREL & BEN, BEN’S MUMMA, EDUCATION BOARD COMMISSIONER, PLAYGROUND BULLY, LITTLE WEE KID, VACUUM CLEANER SALESMAN, WALRUS, SEAGULL, SLOW CHILD, NETFLIX EXECUTIVE.

The Challenge

All the characters are played by two actors on a bare stage. The acto…