'Inspired by the true story of Estee Lee and written by her sister shake & stir's Nelle Lee, Tae Tae in the Land of Yaaas! is a confronting, honest, heart-warming retelling of Tae’s journey from heartbreaking loss to a life top full of adventure, success and love. All bolstered by the support of a phenomenal family and a loving community – and a fabulously flawed Drag Queen.
'Paralysed at six years old in a car accident, Tae struggles to come to terms with her readjusted reality. Lying in her hospital bed after yet another spinal surgery, she questions what the future holds for her and her family.
'Resigned to let go of her futile fantasies, Tae’s world is suddenly flipped upside down by the loud and proud arrival of her fabulous Fairy Godmother – magic dust at the ready and poised to rewrite the narrative.
'Together, they embark on a glittery adventure that challenges outdated notions of happily ever after and proves that true joy and fulfilment can be found in the most unexpected – and FABULOUS – of places.
'Featuring internationally renowned Drag Queen Maxi Shield (RuPaul’s Drag Race) and introducing Maya Dove as Tae, supported by a cast of QLD favourites, Tae Tae in the Land of Yaaas! is a magical, camp, song and dance fairy tale of epic proportions with a heart of glittery gold.'
Source: Brisbane Festival.
Writing Disability in Australia:
Type of disability |
Spinal cord injury |
Type of character | Primary |
Point of view | Third person |
Presented by Shake and Stir Theatre Co., Queensland Performing Arts Centre, CPL (Choice, Passion, Life), and Brisbane Festival at Brisbane Festival, 25 August - 17 September 2023.
Director: Ross Balbuziente.
Creative Producer: Nick Skubij.
Set Designer: Josh McIntosh.
Costume Designer: Angela White.
Lighting Designer: Trent Suidgeest.
Sound Designer: Guy Webster.
Cast includes Maxi Shield and Maya Dove.
'This new work by the ever-inventive shake & stir theatre co. is a joyous and heart-warming follow-up to 'Fourteen', their successful 2022 Brisbane Festival show.'
'This new work by the ever-inventive shake & stir theatre co. is a joyous and heart-warming follow-up to 'Fourteen', their successful 2022 Brisbane Festival show.'