Like a Virgo at MICF - Review

Like a Virgo at MICF - Review

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Posted 2022-04-01 by Fiona Andersonfollow

Wed 30 Mar 2022 - Wed 13 Apr 2022

Brazilian born Michele da Costa is currently performing her one-woman comedy show Like a Virgo as part of MICF 2022 . This is Michele's debut appearance in MICF, and she threw herself on the mercy of the audience to 'be gentle with her' because of her 'virgin' (MICF) status. However, she already has comedy cred, having twice been a NZ RAW Comedy Quest Semi-Finalist, and her plea was unnecessary.



Michele has faced numerous barriers in her quest to become a comedian, not the least of which is a complete lack of a stand-up culture in Brazil. She also admits to being an introvert, and a Virgo.

She draws on her obsession with Madonna, and the signs of the zodiac, to pepper her comedy material. Why did the star sign cross the road? Well, you'll just have to watch the show to find out.

At last night's preview show, Michele played to a small audience - always a tough gig, as comedians draw a lot of energy from the crowd. But I felt she did a great job of 'working' the audience that was there, in a gentle, non-confronting way.

Her routine is self-effacing, vulnerable and personally revealing. It's raunchy and sweet in equal parts. She projects a strong, 'this is who I am, accept me' vibe.

I felt Michele's delivery was a little stilted in last night's performance; perhaps it was nerves, perhaps it was just the lack of 'match practice' in the last few years, courtesy of COVID. Nevertheless, her stand up routine was clever, witty, and more than a bit naughty, and there were many laugh out loud moments. So if that's your bag, do give Michele the support she deserves.



Like a Virgo plays at Club Voltaire, 14 Raglan St, North Melbourne until Wednesday 13 April. The session times are:

**Wed 30 Mar - Wed 6 Apr: 6.30pm;
Tue 12 Apr & Wed 13 Apr: 5pm.**

Tickets are $20/$15. Click here to buy tickets online.

Running time is approximately 50 minutes. The show is suitable for audience ages 16 plus. It contains drug references, sexual references and strong coarse language.

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