“...a rollicking, playful twist on Romeo and Juliet full of rapidly-changing visual images, pop songs and dance.” — Elissa Barnard
FAT JULIET is a modern re-telling of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet told entirely from Juliet’s point of view, who happens to be fat. A mix of both modern language and the heightened text of the original, the entire play takes place on a giant four-poster bed in a dreamy bubblegum-haze of soft pinks and sheer curtains. With all the joy and teenage angst of a first love, FAT JULIET is a lively sleepover-style romp that takes an intimate look at what it is to love yourself.
ACCESS NOTES
Running Time
FAT JULIET is 90 minutes with no intermission.
Content Note
FAT JULIET includes references to fatphobia, dieting, self-harm and drug use/pills. There is a brief clip of nudity in a video montage.
Audience Advisory
FAT JULIET includes loud music and visual stimuli, including: overlapping voices, voice distortion, moving projections, flashing lights and a disco ball.
Touch Tours
Touch Tours are available 30 minutes before all public performances. Please arrive 45 minutes prior to showtime and check in with the Front of House team by the Box Office.
Accessible Ticket Pricing
This performance has pay-what-you-can-afford pricing. If cost is still a barrier, please email Kat@EasternFrontTheatre.com.
COVID
Masks are available on site but not required. Seating is by general admission and social distancing may not be possible.
Transit Access
The Halifax Transit Dartmouth Ferry arrives directly at Alderney Landing, and Alderney Gate is serviced by Halifax Transit buses #5, 6+, 53, 54, 55, 62, 158, 159, 161, 165, 168+.
Physical Access
The Theatre is on the second level of Alderney Landing, accessible by passenger elevator and stairs. Parking is available onsite, with curbside dropoff and automatic doors at the main entrance to the building. Alderney Landing is connected to Alderney Gate by pedway, accessible by elevator, escalator and stairs.
Seating
Fixed stadium seats fold down and are 16.5 inches deep and 20 inches wide from the inside of each (shared) armrest. Front row seating is on the same level as the entrance and can be reserved in advance by emailing info@EasternFrontTheatre.com. There are stairs leading to the rest of the rows, 7 inches high and 17 inches deep. There is no handrail. Armless chairs are available upon request and will be placed in the front row, they are 16 inches deep and 15.5 inches wide. For assistance, or to request priority seating before the house is opened, please check in with EFT Staff or Volunteers.
Bathrooms
There are two all gender bathrooms in the rotunda lobby, one with toilet stalls only, and one with toilet stalls and urinals. Both bathrooms are equipped with various hygiene products.
Environmental Sensitivities
We aim to provide a scent-free environment, and make every effort to use products that are scent-free where possible (including alcohol-based hand sanitizer). We encourage all patrons to be mindful of the effects of strong scents, and ask that patrons avoid wearing or using scented personal products while onsite.
If you have any questions about the accessibility measures in place, please email us at info@easternfronttheatre.com.