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]