Yirra Yaakin Corporation
I DON'T WANNA
PLAY HOUSE
By Tammy Anderson
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