Luisa Omielan: God Is A Woman
Review by: Samantha Pressdee
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Luisa Omielan is the rare kind of comedian who’s routines I want to watch again and again because they have so much beauty, truth and depth.
Set in a beautiful church in Glasgow, adorned with fairy lights and giant paper flowers Luisa appears like a stunning high priestess in wonderland. She exudes class and femininity, looking gorgeous in her black and white gown. Adorable sidekick Bernie, a bernese mountain dog, brings a playful energy to the stage.
Luisa oozes warmth and charm, enabling her audience to feel at home, as she seamlessly segways from jokes about her dog into the show's main topic of religion.
Comparing religion to stand up comedy, highlighting how both share stories and bring people together. An agent of hope, she makes ancient parables more digestible and relatable with modern day comparables. Her act-outs and comic voices are flawless. Painting a hilarious visual of what Jesus would be up to, if he were walking the earth today.
A force of nature, going boldly where many other comedians fear to tread. Talking about Islam, while at the same time championing cougars. It’s effortlessly funny, light hearted and non-offensive.
Aware of cancel culture, Luisa doesn’t flinch at the threat of it. Perhaps bolstered by the love of her die hard fans. She has built a strong foundation of followers, pouring her heart out onstage and on social media. We feel like she is one of our dear friends.
Embodying the archetype of a truth teller, Luisa takes us to higher realms of consciousness through the medium of mirth. She articulates the common themes of humanity in a way that brings us a sense of comfort and togetherness. Explaining why gays are essential and tackling the topic of grief whilst still keeping the energy light enough for comedy.
Luisa describes the show as a love letter to her mother, who sadly passed away with cancer. It feels like a love letter to women collectively, with one of the main characters of the show being Saint Mary Magdalene. Who got a measly apology from the Roman Catholic Church in 1969, after being slut shamed for centuries.
I get chills watching her. She is a genius talent and should have been ushered into the mainstream years ago. She’s not parroting a popular narrative, she is simply authentically expressing herself and it is truly beautiful to watch. It’s sacrilege that Luisa, with such monumental talent, has been pushed aside by industry movers and shakers, who seem hellbent on amplifying a safe kind of comedy that doesn’t strike a chord with the masses.
Luisa touches our hearts and soothes our souls. Eliciting roaring laughter, cheers and regular applause breaks. Everyone is on their feet at the end, a well deserved standing ovation for this powerhouse of a woman!
More power to you Luisa, congratulations on your stunning self funded comedy special. The industry may have neglected you, but your fans are behind you!
To rent or buy Luisa’s Comedy special go here https://luisaomielan.com/shows/godisawoman/
At the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Luisa Omielan: Bitter, Monkey Barrel 3, 17:40 for tickets visit https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/luisa-omielan-bitter
Luisa Omielan: God is a Woman The Musical, Laughing Horse @ The Counting House - The Ballroom 20:30 (Not Mondays) for tickets visit https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/luisa-omielan-god-is-a-woman-the-musical