''Tiddas'' is a novel by
Anita Heiss published in 2014. The title ''Tiddas'' is an Aboriginal term for "women who are like sisters".
The book is about five women who have been friends since childhood who come together for book club meetings.
Reception
Dianne Dempsey of the ''
Sydney Morning Herald
''The Sydney Morning Herald'' (''SMH'') is a daily compact newspaper published in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, and owned by Nine. Founded in 1831 as the ''Sydney Herald'', the ''Herald'' is the oldest continuously published newspaper i ...
'' comments "While ''Tiddas'' may at times have a didactic tone, it is this political subtext, the subversive nature of the book, that provides any interest or edge." Laura Brodnik of ''bmag'' says that "it's also a love letter to the city of Brisbane." Lou Heinrich of ''lip'' states that it is "depicting urban Aboriginal women in an easily consumable book."
Adaptation
Heiss was commissioned to adapt the book for the stage by
La Boite Theatre Company
La Boite Theatre is an Australian theatre company based in Brisbane, Queensland. La Boite was established in 1925 and is Australia’s longest continuously running theatre company. Playing a vital role in the cultural landscape, La Boite Theat ...
,
Brisbane Festival
Brisbane Festival is one of Australia's leading international arts festivals, and is held each September in Brisbane, Australia.
Its presence dominates the city for three weeks in September and its line-up of classical and contemporary music, ...
and
Queensland Performing Arts Centre
The Queensland Performing Arts Centre (also known as QPAC) is part of the Queensland Cultural Centre and is located on the corner of Melbourne Street and Grey Street in Brisbane's South Bank, Queensland, South Bank precinct. Opened in 1985, it ...
. It premiered in 2022. ''Tiddas'' was restaged by Belvoir Theatre for the 2024
Sydney Festival
Sydney Festival is a major arts festival in Australia's largest city, Sydney that runs for three weeks every January, since it was established in 1977. The festival program features in excess of 100 events from local and international artists an ...
.
References
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External links
Book listing at anitaheiss.com
2014 Australian novels
Simon & Schuster books