Virgin Bloody Mary
Virgin. Christ-Maker. Thermo-mix Party Host.
The critically acclaimed, award-nominated VIRGIN BLOODY MARY returns to Adelaide.
After receiving a mission from God to conceive baby Jesus, Mary chooses the wrong sperm and everything holy hits the fan. It’s a mostly-silent clown show, which offers a dark, idiotic twist on a well-known story, with Virgin Mary as the ultimate anti-hero.
Created by Nadia Collins, unhinged French-trained clown and maker of The Bride (Winner, Best WA Comedy, Perth Fringe 2020), The Big Thingy, Chrysalis.
★★★★ “Holy Mary, Mother of God – this batsh*t hour of bizarre physical comedy makes blasphemy a blast… Genius.” Steve Bennett, Chortle
★★★★★ “Bold, light, experimental and always silly” The West Australian
Nominated Best Newcomer, Melbourne Comedy Festival 2018
Please note that this show involves audience participation.
Reviews & Fringe Feed Reacts
Collins is a natural clown... She puts her body on the line and her face is as rubbery and versatile as a mask. - Laura Money, The Australia Times
“Holy Mary, Mother of God, this batsh*t hour of bizarre physical comedy makes blasphemy a blast... Genius.” - Steve Bennett, Chortle.co.uk
One very talented woman. Collins is spirited, surprising, and elastic – yes I said elastic!” - Good Vibes Melbourne
There are no words to describe the performance. It must be seen to be believed - Evelina Kaganovitch, Onya Magazine
Physical clowning that earns every OMFG! - Anne-Marie Peard, Sometimes Melbourne
Presented by: Nadia Collins
Nadia Collins is a clown, physical theatre maker, writer and comedian. Her work is darkly subversive while also being delightfully playful, funny and chaotic. She’s been performing clown, improv, sketch and stand-up comedy since 2008. Training at École Philippe Gauiler in 2016, she was nominated as Best Newcomer at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2018. She has created a number of critically acclaimed solo shows, including The Bride (Winner, Best WA Comedy, Fringeworld 2020), Chrysalis, The Big Thingy (5 stars - The Upside News, 5 stars - Winning at Failing), Virgin Bloody Mary (nominated Best Comedy, Perth Fringe 2017, 5 stars - The Australia Times) and Bad Egg Boys (co-creator) (5 stars - The West). She owns a law degree, which she has only ever used to stockpile HECS debt.
Sessions
Ticket Prices
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1 Venue
The Balcony Bar at The Austral Hotel
The Austral Hotel, 205 Rundle St, Adelaide, Kaurna
- The only access to this space is via steps/stairs.
- Venue is 18+ but minors may attend with a parent or legal guardian
Suitability & Warnings
Accessibility
- High Visual Content
- Audience members have the opportunity to interact or join artist on stage
- Suitable for audiences who may not have a comprehensive understanding of the English language
