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Show Us Your Tiddas! is a play written and performed by Lou Bennett and directed by Rachael Maza in 2007. [1]

Show Us Your Tiddas! shares its name with the last album by Bennett's band Tiddas, spelt Show Us Ya Tiddas . [2] It is an autobiographical work that follows Bennetts life, telling stories such as her coming out to her family, her first live performance, moving to the city and her time with Tiddas. [3]

Bennett's performance is backed by members of her current band Sweet Cheeks. [4]

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References

  1. The Age Outside in, life of difference
  2. The Age Songline of singing sister act
  3. Australian Stage review: Show us Ya Tiddas! | Melbourne Workers Theatre
  4. Australian Stage review: Show Us Ya Tiddas! | Lou Bennett