BLUBBER
‘In the beginning, Katie and Body were best friends. In the beginning, Katie and Body were infinite with possibilities…’
Katie’s taken up synchronised swimming. She’s buoyant and beautiful, but it’s a lot harder than they thought. When the promise of campy fun and liberation fails to materialise, Katie feels further from her body than ever before.
Join Katie and Body on their quest traversing forgiveness, beauty and whales as they ask: what does care look like for a fat body?
Award-winning artist Katie Greenall and The Hale’s new show takes audiences on a joyous journey of storytelling, ebbing and flowing to explore what placing kindness and care first can look like.
The show's development was supported by: Arts Council England, arts depot, Cambridge Junction, Battersea Arts Centre, Roundhouse, Marlborough Productions, VAULT Festival, the Barbican and MAST. BLUBBER was the runner up for the Oxford Samual Beckett Theatre Trust award, and after a successful run at Summerhall during 2024’s Edinburgh Fringe, it will be touring both nationally in 2026.
TEAM:
Director/Dramaturg- Rafaella Marcus
Producer- The Hale Arts
Set & Costume Designer- Hazel Low
Movement Director- Phao May
Additional Choreography- Wet Mess
Lighting Designer- Lauren Woodhead
Sound Designer- Anna Clock & Alicia Jane Turner
Production Manager- Chloe Stally Gibson
Stage Manager- Stacey Sandford
Care Practitioner- Jen Smethurst
Videographer- Greta Zabulyte