Have You Met My Grief?
★★★★ "Strong and Courageous" P Wilson, Glam Adelaide
"A warming and honest examination of grief" K Stefanoff, Glam Adelaide.
Debut Award Adelaide Cabaret Fringe Festival 2023
Adapted from her book of the same name, ‘Have You Met My Grief?' discusses how grief can show up in our lives. After an unimaginable loss, Atkinson found herself with a new companion; grief. Exploring the ups and downs of life, its light and shade, the heartwarming and heartbreaking, we learn grief and humour can coexist, there is beauty, connection and love in even the harshest of realities. Compelling storytelling and popular songs from Adele, Coldplay, Carole King and Pink, weave a journey of life, love, loss, and the lessons. It's unpredictable, vulnerable and at times, comical, just like life....and grief!
Presented by: Jodie Atkinson
Jodie Atkinson is an accomplished individual with a range of expertise. A Thought Leader, Consultant, Speaker, Author, and Entertainer, her primary focus is in the area of loss and grief. Her first book, "Have You Met My Grief?", not only serves as a written work but has also been transformed into an Award-winning Cabaret show, that premiered at the 2023 Adelaide Cabaret Fringe Festival.
Following a profound personal loss, she became acutely aware of her own inability to handle grief, feeling this was largely due to society's reluctance to openly discuss the topic. Jodie actively works, writes and presents to offer support to those struggling with grief, engages with various community groups, runs programs and workshops for both individuals and groups, addressing a wide range of losses.
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Atkinson never allows the mood to descend to maudlin wallowing. There’s sincerity, clarity and wisdom as well as absurdity. - Pat Wilson, Glam Adelaide
In this extremely personal cabaret show adapted from her book of the same name, Atkinson shares with the audience the many facets of grief.. - Kristen Stefanoff, Glam Adelaide
Jodie’s talent as a performer together with her raw honesty and openness make this an entertaining, enlightening and inspiring show. - Jania Williams, Mindshare