This is the story of Stephen Valeri, a really fat kid. Who became an even fatter adult. And is now a slightly less fatter adult.

Valeri takes us back to the early days of his life – from his pre-pubescent days to his more formative years, he describes his weight loss journey through laughter and song.

Obesity, binge eating, bullying and lack of self worth are just a sample of some of the dark themes explored by Valeri. While always remaining upbeat and seeing the positive in every situation, it was beautiful to witness the vulnerability and fragility of a man searching for his truest self.

With a well-structured show that was superbly written, Valeri made no effort to hide anything from the audience. This was a tell-all tale about honesty and the harsh reality of being overweight captured by endearing moments, as well as absolute hilarity. To further enhance the wit of Valeri’s weight loss journey, show tunes and pop songs were re-worked to develop the story. Accompanied by Peter on the keyboard, Valeri made very smart song choices that showcased his vocal technique, incredible falsetto and fantastic soul in his riffs.

Apart from Valeri’s microphone battery dying, the show followed a very simple method of technical elements. What added to the warmth of the show was the slideshow of photos projected onto a frame on the wall – not only did it add comic relief to see Valeri at his various stages of being fat, but it also showed us the emotional pain that he endured growing up.

This is a cabaret that a lot of people can relate to in more ways than one. With numerous references to fast food chains, weight loss programs, and a particular fondness for Michelle Bridges, Valeri caters to all the health and fitness fanatics, as well as those wanting to make a change in their life. Valeri was successful in creating a comfortable environment for the audience where he could share the triumphs and tribulations of his weight loss journey.

Be sure to catch this hysterical cabaret with your friends at The Noble Experiment on Smith Street in Collingwood. Even though it has fat jokes galore, this show will generate open discussions and teach you to find your inner strength to make a personal change.

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