A darkly funny one-woman show about grief, resilience, and body disposal.
Talking about death makes most people squirm—unless you’re a funeral director. Or Donné Restom.
When she lost her brother to suicide at fifteen, grief quietly reshaped her life. Years later, she found a way to write her way into it—and through it.
Everyone in My Family is Dead or About to Be is a storytelling show about what it means to live with loss. Through true (and often ridiculous) stories, she explores death, love, family, and the strange things we keep long after they’re gone.
Yes, it’s about death. But it’s also about living—about how we honour the people (and creatures) we’ve loved, and how laughter can sit right beside loss.
This show faces the one thing we all share, and maybe—just maybe—makes it a little less terrifying.
This event is part of a double feature fringe back-to-back experience, purchasing a ‘Double Feature Deal’ ticket allows you attendance to both shows at a cheaper price.
Check out the other show in this fringe extravaganza, “VIRGIN IN A KNIFE FIGHT” here
Donné Restom
Donné Restom is a South African born, multidisciplinary artist whose dynamic career has spanned two decades. Known as “that creative powerhouse,” she has built a reputation for her ability to push creative boundaries. Donné lived and worked in the USA for three years under the moniker Kitt Clement, where she toured internationally with renowned LA-based circus, Lucent Dossier Experience. Since returning to Australia to have her son, she wrote and performed award-nominated show Everyone in My Family is Dead or About to Be, is the founder of sell-out storytelling event, Kink in the Tale, and her evocative new album Anatomy of Heart will be released in 2026.
Donné is known for her distinct voice, bold takes on taboo topics, and her unflinching authenticity in all of her work. Whether in the studio or on stage, this artist’s passion and artistic mastery makes her one to watch.
“She’s the type that unapologetically does whatever the hell she wants to do. Donné, however, has the skill to back up her eccentricity.” — Westham Roll, UK
This show includes discussion of suicide, death, and loss, and contains strong language. Audience care is advised.
This is an 18+ event
If you’re driving, street parking and public parking is available in Baker St car park (enter via Erina St near Gosford hotel and ground floor parking is free)
Door Sales (if tickets are still available) are $10 EXTRA | You must register online for the lower price
