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      school bullies, and relationships at home. The original soundtrack is 
      both contemporary and nostalgic, with anthems that you&#8217;ll be singing for 
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      Join us for a 90&#8217;s inspired, soul-stirring live gig as Visible Fictions 
      presents the rousing soundtrack from Scotland's next hit musical. 
      Adapted from Cathy Forde&#8217;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&#8217;ll be singing for 
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# Visible Fictions - Fat Boy Swim

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

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