A Date with Effie

I was going to get tickets to see Effie as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, however before I could book, lucky swung my way and I won a double pass. Just as well because the show sold out and I got to see in person a character who I comedically appreciate!

Effie Stefanedes, Jim's cousin Effie from the 90s comedy, Acropolis Now. The hairdresser with credentials and potentials in the film industry. Logie award winner. The Greek on the Roof. THE EFFIE!

She was the final act performing at the Yarraville Club. I have seen a lot of comedy and have found local comics just as hilarious as the big and well known however, I was quite disappointed with the MC of the night. His comic delivery consisted of unnecessary use of profanities dropping the f-bomb far too many times. In fact more so as if it were being used to replace punctuation. I'm not a prude when I come to a comedy show but this was excessive. To be honesr, if it weren't for the flashback visuals of the 70s-80s, his routine would of just been completely unfunny.

However that was quickly made up by the support act of the night- Gabriel Rossi! Talking about his life growing up with Italian parents in Australia and some of the influences his culture had in his life whilst growing up. All told comedically, Gab was able to create huge amounts of laughter, which was needed after the first act. The audience was captivated by his humour and I believe that reinstated their trust that attending the show was worth it. My highlight from Rossi's work would have to be his parodies particularly his Aussie/Wog versions of the classic song 'Jack and Diane'.

Then the act everyone was dying to see! Effie! Her first show in a long time, Effie has recovered, made sure her hairs are not flat and dressed to impress as she shares no embarrashment with her criteria to find the right guy. A Date with Effie is a confessional and an act of desperation for Effie as she lowers her standards to find a guy! (He just has to be rich and preferably old too!) She is gold digging to find the right guy and her show is a fine example of just that! This show incorporates interactivity after commencing as a stand up routine. If you love Acropolis Now, you won't be disappointed. This Greek raises the Roof and even does signings and meet and greets after the show. Mary Coastas alter ego is not ashamed to spill her guts for her fans and loves every moment of it!