one4review | On 23, Aug 2023

When Michelle buys a Pilates Reformer online at a decent price, things start to look a bit suspicious!

To begin with, Michelle meets and greets the audience while the band play some catchy tunes to get everyone feeling the vibe.
Michelle explains that during the covid pandemic, most people in Australia switched over to the same bank making it easier to buy online and transfer money, bear that in mind for what’s to come.

So being stuck in the house during covid wasn’t much fun and like most people then, online buying became a source of survival. Michelle purchased a Pilates reformer for $500 from a guy called Jacob however it doesn’t arrive and after weeks of chasing Jacob, she realises that she is probably a victim of an online scammer.

Michelle’s story of tracking down, identifying and contacting her online scammer begins as you would expect, but as communications escalate, Michelle discovers more than she bargained for and although at times it defies belief, you can’t help laugh at the situation Michelle finds herself in. Does the Pilates reformer finally arrive, does she get a refund or does she report Jacob for being a scammer?

Michelle’s infectious personality and nice person trait has you feeling her dilemma, her visual aids and support actors compliment her throughout the show giving her a polished and flawless performance.

4.5****

Reviewed by Steve

Gilded Balloon- Teviot Dining Room
19.00 (1hr)
Until 27 Aug