29 JUN
-3 JUL

THE Courtyard Studio

Written,
created and performed by

Tammy Anderson

Original production direction BY

John Bolton

RUNNING TIME

60 minutes, no interval

Warning

Coarse language and
confronting themes

Experience ONE WOMAN'S INCREDIBLE JOURNEY

'In the first 15 years of my life I lived in 16 houses, 3 caravans and went to 12 schools.'

Produced by the Yirra Yaakin Aboriginal Corporation, I Don't Wanna Play House is a gripping and celebratory one-woman show peopled with boisterous characters each played with consummate skill by Tammy Anderson.

Based on her own nomadic childhood growing up in Tasmania and Victoria, Anderson conjures up a kinetic swirl of monologue, movement and song. A whirlwind of family yarns, harrowing recollections and hilarious energetic impersonations of family members - often heartbreaking, as Anderson relives the abuse she and her family endured. This is also a story of love, told with a singular lack of sentiment and wry humour.

'When I was born mum said it was the happiest day of my Dads life. His baby girl, Tammy Lee... He held me, checked that I had my fingers and toes and cried. Then he ran out to tell everyone. He ran 3 miles, from the Launceston General Hospital all the way to his Mums to tell them the news. Then he went missing for 3 days. "Celebration!!!!" Wetting the babies head dad called it.' [sic]

 

Dates & Times

Opening

Tues 29 June 8pm
Wed 30 June 8pm
Thurs 1 July 8pm
Fri 2 July 8pm
Sat 3 July 4pm
Sat 3 July 8pm