This show belongs to the Adelaide Fringe 2026 season. This season is now over.

Melissa on a hill at dusk, looks back over her shoulder
Melissa on a hill at dusk
Melissa on a hill at dusk
Adelaide Fringe 2026

Meteors

Grief. Stars. Mums. Lasagne.

★★★★ "Among the more than a thousand works on offer in the Fringe, Meteors is likely a standout – both entertaining and emotional, offering a chance for real connection." InDaily

Grief isn’t part of the conversation. Especially not as a young person. No one knows what to say, so it’s simply left unsaid.

This premiere work from The CRAM Collective explores the complex impact of the immediate and lingering effects of grief on young people. Melissa tells the story of the death of her mother, too many lasagnes brought over by neighbours and the continual search for something or someone out in the sky.

Written and performed by Melissa Pullinger
Directed by Connor Reidy

This show is presented by The Mill in partnership with Adelaide Fringe.

Q&A, resources, additional sessions and performance and workshop incursions available upon request. Please contact Schools Program Coordinator at schools@adelaidefringe.com.au

Presented by: The CRAM Collective

CRAM is a South Australian independent theatre collective. By cramming the most passionate and daring creatives into a room, we make work that changes the audience experience and redefines the Adelaide art scene. With frequent sell-out seasons, CRAM have previously produced work including New World Coming, Something Big, The Future is You, FAG/STAG (and the subsequent encore season) and EDGE: A Collection of Monologues. CRAM has also had continued success at the 48Hr Film Project, with This is Fine. being taken to the Cannes Short Film Corner in 2024, after wins in Adelaide and Seattle at Filmapalooza. CRAM previously worked with Renew Adelaide to open the CRAM Hub, which was a co-working hub for artists, and was home to multiple residencies and scratch nights.
Theatre and Physical Theatre • Storytelling
South Australia • World Premiere
 
Previous Award Winner
 
Fringe Fund Recipient
Reviews
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    Traversing a shimmering patchwork of memories and moments, this show about grief pairs real vulnerability with solid theatrical craft. - Farrin Foster, InDaily

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    The performance is absorbing and connects the audience with her memories making Meteors one of the exceptional hours of this year’s Fringe - Rob McKinnon, What's The Show

Suitability & warnings

Content rating: PG
Family friendly: No
Target audience: Middle School (12-14) | High School (15-17)
Coarse Language: Occasional, Mild
Mental Health

Please note

Themes of grief and loss

Accessibility

 
High audio content

Presenter

Presented by: The CRAM Collective

CRAM is a South Australian independent theatre collective. By cramming the most passionate and daring creatives into a room, we make work that changes the audience experience and redefines the Adelaide art scene. With frequent sell-out seasons, CRAM have previously produced work including New World Coming, Something Big, The Future is You, FAG/STAG (and the subsequent encore season) and EDGE: A Collection of Monologues. CRAM has also had continued success at the 48Hr Film Project, with This is Fine. being taken to the Cannes Short Film Corner in 2024, after wins in Adelaide and Seattle at Filmapalooza. CRAM previously worked with Renew Adelaide to open the CRAM Hub, which was a co-working hub for artists, and was home to multiple residencies and scratch nights.