Review: Closure at a Self-Serve Checkout

The show for those who've been ghosted by moustached hipsters and Geminis.

Bobbie Viney's Adelaide Fringe debut, 'Closure at a Self-Serve Checkout' is the ultimate one-woman cabaret about love and heartbreak including the funny ways that you find closure after you have been ghosted. The first word that comes to mind about this show is "relatable". Bobbie's convivial connection with the crowd did not go unnoticed, everyone was hanging off every word she said and every lyric she sang. Her relatability made the audience feel safe and connected and the crowd participation proved how all those in attendance resonated with what she had to say. With self-written comedic pieces such as 'Post-Coital Compliments' and 'Moustaches Don't Work', everyone was in stitches with how delightful, yet cheeky these playful tunes were.

If my girl's nights were sing-songy, it would be exactly like 'Closure at a Self-Serve Checkout'. The entire vibe of the show felt like a knock off drinks at your friend's house where you all sit around a bottle of wine and talk about how shitty your exes are. It is the kind of comedy that is funny but true and whether you are a Generation Z or a Baby Boomer, you will understand and enjoy the show. Bobbie is the definition of fun and quirky and her ability to keep a room comfortable and captivated is truly a talent of hers. Her deeply expressive face added to her already fabulous comedic timing and her quick-wittedness came through in great moments of improvisation. Her cutesy persona and ruthless comments had us off guard in the best way possible which made it impossible to not be rooting for her. Her ability to dish it out and also put herself under the relationship magnifying glass is the level of authenticity and self-awareness we should all aspire to have.

However, those relatable moments weren't always comedic, there were hints of melancholy during the show. Anyone that has been ghosted knows that moment of self-reflection when you sit and think about what you could've done differently, or how you can't help but compare yourself to the other person chosen over you. I found it very emotional, honest and brave to stand-up in front of a crowd and admit your feelings like that. Bobbie's way of telling a story had the audience hooked on the emotions from the beginning and left everyone wanting more, which was evident from the constant applauses she received.

Of course, her fun and silly songs brought a smile back to your face but to only recognise the songs as fun and silly would be a disservice to Bobbie. It is clear to see that she has an extreme passion for her craft and it was more than clear that this will only be the beginning. I am excited to see a sequel to 'Closure at a Self-Serve Checkout', hopefully with a larger stage and more production value to match the quality of a performance Bobbie is capable of producing. Also, if I was that moustached Gemini that ghosted Bobbie, I wouldn't even be mad at the show. How can you be when it is literally that funny?

See 'Closure at a Self-Serve Checkout' do it's regional run in Murray Bridge at the Bridgeport Hotel, March 2-3. Tickets $18-$28.