Critically acclaimed cabaret spoken word icon, OCD ambassador and wellness-through-art mentor Amy Bodossian has been enchanting audiences for over 15 years with the striking blend of whimsy, wit, irreverence and profound sensitivity that has made her one of Melbourne’s most beloved performers.

Born into the culturally fertile landscape of Adelaide – home of the true eccentric – Bodossian studied drama at Flinders Uni, majoring in the gutter and the stars. She quickly became an underground spoken word legend with her strikingly vulnerable, poignant, and often absurd style of performance poetry. In 2008 she won the SA Young Women Writers’ Award.

Since moving to the cultural wonderland of Melbourne in 2009 she’s appeared on ABC’s Spicks and Specks and Please Like Me, performed at major festivals across Australia, and headlined all of Melbourne’s top poetry events. She’s been nominated for a Green Room Award and won the 2017 Melbourne Spoken Word Convenor’s Choice Award.

Her highly acclaimed one woman shows Phlegm Fatale, and Salvation Amy received rave reviews and packed houses, and sold out at Fringe festivals.

As a stage actress Amy toured schools with CNS Shakespeare company in 2008 and received rave reviews for her portrayals of Helena, Ophelia, and the Nurse in their 2009 Fringe shows.

Amy launched her long awaited book Wide Open in 2016, and her smash show, Don’t Worry, I’ve Got It Covered enjoyed a sell out season at the 2017 Adelaide Fringe and a sell out Melbourne season in 2019.

Since emerging from the COVID chrysalis, Amy’s work In bed with Amy enjoyed sell out Melbourne seasons and an iconic sell out show at the Nati Frinj. Her newest baby In Bed With Amy & Friends – a monthly live cabaret talk show at Melbourne/Naarm’s own Wesley Anne – is injecting Melbourne/Naarm with a much needed dose of Amy’s life affirming brand of joy, whimsy, insight, heartiness and hilarity.

Pure genius

THE SCOTSMAN

There isn’t a pigeonhole in existence that could possibly hold Amy Bodossian. No warning, no apologies.

FINGER MAGAZINE

Confronting, poignant and erotic. Empowering the women and illuminating the men.

GLAM ADELAIDE

Physical, ironic and funny. Utterly beautiful and heart wrenching.

STAGE WHISPERS

Endearing, disturbing, confronting, emotive, fragile.

THE ADVERTISER

Bodossian’s expressive vocals are by turns sweet, gutsy and poignant. She is a skilful storyteller, drawing a delicate balance between comedy and tragedy.

COLLAGE MAGAZINE

Amy is pure authenticity and not afraid to be laid bare.

THE PLUS ONES

Bodossian’s trippy dippy beat poetry is a constantly surprising delight. She seamlessly segues into a smokey torch singer, straddling the lines between satire and serious art, sweetness and obscenity, sexiness and gawkiness.

THE ADVERTISER

The quintessential fringe performer. Her swinging singing displays formidable range and character.

THE SUNDAY MAIL

I loved this show. It was original, risky, well written and everything the Fringe is meant to encourage.

DB MAGAZINE

Outrageously absurd, erotically charged and more than a little bit genius.

YAWP

Amy’s words are meticulous and paint a vivid picture. She is a clever and articulate writer and should not be missed.

STORIES WELL TOLD

Illuminating. She simply lit up the stage.

SUNDAY MAIL