PURE Theatre Announces South Carolina Premiere of Fat Ham

Against the backdrop of an uproarious family barbecue emerges a compelling examination of love and loss, pain and joy.

PURE Theatre is proud to announce the South Carolina premiere of Fat Ham, the “unalloyed comedy pleasure” (WSJ) by James Ijames. The show will run from September 5 through September 21 at the Cannon Street Arts Center.

When the ghost of his father shows up in the backyard demanding revenge for his murder, it feels like a familiar story to Juicy, a queer Southern college kid who is well-versed in Hamlet’s woes. Against the backdrop of an uproarious family barbecue emerges a compelling examination of love and loss, pain and joy. “It’s Shakespeare . . . kind of.” Winner of the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and New York Times Critic’s Pick, Fat Ham is a modern reinvention of a classic recipe, seasoned to perfection.

The show will run from September 5 through September 21 at the Cannon Street Arts Center. 

"Fat Ham is pure delight,” says director Nakeisha Daniel. “It’s family drama and historical influence wrapped in a delicious comedy. I can't wait for audiences to experience this play."

Additional information about Fat Ham can be found on PURE’s website at puretheatre.org or by calling the box office at 843.723.4444 (Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm).