03 Sep 2008
Kelly Brook, the model, actress and television presenter, will make her West End debut in Neil LaBute’s comic play Fat Pig. Brook is to replace Joanna Page as Jeannie in the plus-sized comedy from 13 October. Read more
Showing at: Comedy Theatre
Box Office: 0871 297 5457
Age: General
Genre: Play
Sub Genre: Play (Comedy)
Neil LaBute’s comedy Fat Pig is a tale of love in a judgemental society.
When Tom first meets Helen there is an instant connection, but it is not exactly love at first sight... Helen is a bright, funny, sexy young woman who happens to be plus-sized - and then some - and it is only so long before the insults start to fly from Tom's office buddies.
Transferred from Trafalgar Studios, the original cast of Fat Pig - Kris Marshall, Robert Webb, Joanna Page and Ella Smith - has now been replaced by Kevin Bishop, Nicholas Burns, Kelly Brook and Katie Kerr.
Bishop starred in his own Channel 4 comedy show The Kevin Bishop Show, along with Channel 4 comedy sketch shows Dogface, Spoons and Star Stories. He has also appeared in the BBC's Love Soup, Casualty, My Family and Hotel Babylon.
Burns has previously appeared on the London stage in The Madness Of George Dubya and The Libertine. He is best known for playing the title role in Nathan Barley and for his appearances in Benidorm.
Brook makes her West End debut in Fat Pig. The actress, model and presenter, who once came top of FHM’s 100 Sexiest Women In The World poll, is currently best known for competing in the 2007 series of Strictly Come Dancing. Her television acting credits include Hotel Babylon and Smallville.
Kerr previously appeared in the successful Menier Chocolate Factory production of Little Shop Of Horrors that transferred to the West End.
Playwright LaBute has previously achieved success in London with This Is How It Goes, Bash, Some Girl(s) and The Shape Of Things.
For more information about Fat Pig read our First Night Feature.
show times: Mon-Thu 19:30, Fri 17:30 & 20:30, Sat 14:30 & 19:30
ticket prices: £20-£37.50
cast: Kevin Bishop, Nicholas Burns, Kelly Brook, Katie Kerr
director: Neil LaBute
producer: Howard Panter for Ambassador Theatre Group, Barry Weissler and Anna Waterhouse
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address: Panton Street, London, United Kingdom, SW1Y 4DN
nearest tube: Piccadilly Circus (225m)
nearest bus: 3, 6, 9, 12, 14, 15, 19, 22, 23, 24, 29, 38, 88, 91, 94, 139, 159, 176, 453
parking: Westminter City Council car park at Whitcomb Street. NCP at Denman Street.
air conditioned: Yes
Access Booking: Tel: 0871 297 5477 Fax: 020 8544 7488
discounts: Discounts vary according to production. Concessions may be available (Please enquire at time of booking).
limited mobility: Row A and seats N1, N21, L1, L21, D1, D22 in the stalls and Boxes C & D have the most leg room.
access description: Level access from street to Dress circle via ramp at the entrance and level platform to seats.2 steps up to double doors opening into the foyer. All stairs are highlighted and have handrails on both sides. No steps from the foyer to the back of the Dress Circle (2 steps between rows). 24 steps down from the foyer to the Stalls, 23 steps up from the foyer to the Royal Circle (with 2 steep steps between rows) and 50 steps up to the Balcony.
hearing impaired: Infra-red system with 6 headsets. Headsets available from the Duty Manager. You will be asked to leave a credit card or a £10 deposit. Portable loop available in Box Office.
guide dogs policy: Guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome at the Comedy Theatre. They can stay with you during the performances, however, you must inform the Box Office when booking your tickets and a seat on the aisle can be reserved for you. Alternatively, a member of staff will care for your dog during the performance.
wheelchairs: 4 wheelchair spaces in Dress Circle. 2 transfer seats in E5 and E17
toilets: There is no adapted toilet. It may be possible to use the toilet on the left-hand side of the auditorium, down 6 steps via a ramp and through 2 doorways, approx. 64cm wide. Women’s and men’s at Stalls, Royal Circle and Balcony. Please note, the men's toilet on the Royal Circle level is only accessible via 13 steps up from the Royal Circle Bar.
disabled toilets: No adapted toilet.
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