The Cabaret
The award-winning cabaret
Have You Met My Grief?
Adapted from her book of the same name, this is a glimpse of how grief may show up. After an unimaginable loss, Atkinson shares what life is like with a new companion, Grief.
Compelling storytelling and popular songs from Coldplay, Adele and Carole King explores the roller coaster of life, love, loss & the lessons.
It’s unpredictable, vulnerable & at times, comical, just like life…and grief!
- 2025 Weekly Award, Adelaide Fringe
- 2024 Weekly Award, Adelaide Fringe
- 2023 Adelaide Cabaret Fringe Debut Award
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Adelaide Fringe winner
An award-winning show
Have You Met My Grief? has been recognised three years in a row – with the 2023 Adelaide Cabaret Fringe Festival Debut Award, and Adelaide Fringe Weekly Awards in 2024 and 2025.
Reviews
What the critics said
★★★★ Strong and courageous.
Atkinson never allows the mood to descend to maudlin wallowing. There’s sincerity, clarity and wisdom as well as absurdity.
A warming and honest examination of grief.
★★★★ Jodie’s talent as a performer together with her raw honesty and openness make this an entertaining, enlightening and inspiring show.
Audience survey
What audiences said
The performance showed a side to grief and mental health I had not been exposed to in such a vulnerable and open setting.
Jodie’s performance took us on a journey of joy and gut-wrenching grief about issues that may impact anyone at any time. There were many positive moments with the message, “you can get thru this”.
It helped me understand my grief better.
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