Fat Boy Swim — 2027 Tour Dates and Box Office Links
Eastwood Park Theatre, Giffnock
28 January · 7.30pm
Perth Theatre, Perth
29 January · 7pm
The Beacon Studio, Greenock
30 January · 7.30pm
Eden Court, Inverness
1 February · 7pm
The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen
2 February · 7pm
Macrobert Arts Centre, Stirling
3 February · 7.30pm
The Byre Theatre, St Andrews
4 February · 7pm
Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh
5 February · 7.30pm
Introducing the songs from the new musical Fat Boy Swim!
Join us for a 90’s inspired, soul-stirring live gig as Visible Fictions presents the rousing soundtrack from Scotland's next hit musical.
Adapted from Cathy Forde’s acclaimed and celebrated novel, Fat Boy Swim, finds Jimmy at a turning point in his life, struggling with his weight, school bullies, and relationships at home. The original soundtrack is both contemporary and nostalgic, with anthems that you’ll be singing for years to come. Think indie folk meets memorable melodies. Be the first to hear the set list from the musical of this relevant, vital and timely, coming of age tale which will delight audiences across the country.
Book and Lyrics by Cathy Forde
Music and Additional Lyrics by Michael John McCarthy
Directed by Dougie Irvine
Behind the scenes: Fat Boy Swim Development
In celebration of World Book Day, we put together this short behind-the-scenes video from the Fat Boy Swim development sessions held in the summer of 2023, where the book’s on the journey of becoming a play.
During a few sunny days in August 2023, a talented and cheerful group of creatives met for music sessions and table readings of the script, which is based on the book by Cathy Forde – a story that makes you realise that anything is possible.
Music is composed by MJ McCarthy. Thanks to everyone who has helped with the development of this production. Credited in the above video are Leah Byrne, Craig Hunter, Tiger Mitchell, David Rankine, Isaac Savage, Naomi Stirrat, Peter Vint and Gail Watson.
