FAT - Steph Tisdell unapologetically unpacks the F-Word that’s always on everyone’s mind.
Award-winning comedian, actor and writer Steph Tisdell makes her long-awaited return to stand-up with FAT - an honest and unapologetic deep dive into the word we rarely say out loud but think about constantly.
FAT isn’t just a comedy show about weight. It’s a fearless, funny and sometimes uncomfortable exploration of the absurdities surrounding body image, health and wellness myths and the industries that profit from our insecurities. With her trademark warmth, sharp humour and emotional intelligence, Steph unpacks what it means to find your true self, even when that self is curvier than society says it should be. Expect big laughs, sharp insights, and moments that might just shift your perspective.
Steph Tisdell is one of Australia’s brightest talents. An actor, comedian, writer and published author, Steph’s work spans screen, stage and page. Steph has flexed her acting talents in productions including Bump, Total Control, Class of ‘07 and the upcoming feature film The Deb. She recently co-hosted Great Australian Road Trips alongside Claudia Karvan, and has been on Australian television favorites like Spicks and Specks, The Project and Drunk History. Her stand-up has featured on The Melbourne International Comedy Festival for Oxfam - which she hosted in 2022 - and Comedy Up Late.
A proud Ydinji woman , Steph brings cultural integrity, lived experience and deep emotional insight to her stand-up. Her background in law and advocacy informs work that is bold, thoughtful and fiercely human. In 2024 she added “author” to her resume with the release of her debut young adult novel The Skin I’m In.
With FAT, Steph steps back onto the stand-up stage with the boldness, joy and unmistakable voice that audiences have been eager to hear again, delivering a show that is as powerful as it is laugh-out-loud funny.
“A joy to watch” ★★★★ - Glam Adelaide
“warmly funny, immediately relatable, fast on her feet and generous with her audience.” ★★★★ - Time Out
“Riotous, audacious and incredibly smart” ★★★★ - Arts Hub
“A masterclass in learning through laughter” ★★★★★ - Funny Tonne