Fatty on a Yacht

Urzila Carlson brings her new show, Fatty on a Yacht, to the Newcastle Entertainment Centre on Saturday 8 August. It's part of her 2026 Australian tour, and the Newcastle date lands on a Saturday night in Broadmeadow.

The show is built around the feeling of not fitting in. Carlson describes it as an honest look at standing out and finding the humour in it all, and she draws on her own experiences of being out of place—turning up in the wrong outfit, on the wrong day, or on the wrong yacht. From there, she works her way into the kind of cheeky wit and laugh-out-loud storytelling she's known for. It's a stand-up set that leans into the awkwardness of not belonging, rather than trying to smooth it over.

Carlson is a multi-award-winning comedian, and if you've seen her before, you'll recognise the bold observations and relatable comedy that have made her one of Australia's most beloved performers. This is a brand new show, so it's fresh material rather than a run of old favourites. The title Fatty on a Yacht gives you a fair idea of the territory she's covering: the gap between where you are and where you're supposed to be, and the stories that come out of that.

Tickets are A$71.30, and the show is at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre on Brown Road in Broadmeadow. It's a Saturday night, so it's an easy one to build a proper night around.