Tasmanian and marriage celebrant Lucy Suze Taylor and her partner in life and parenthood Nadia
Neuman have welcomed the announcement that the British Parliament has passed the gay
marriage bill, and expressed their support for the theatre work forming part of Ten Days on the
Island this year I Heart Alice Heart I.
A tender and courageous story about two elderly Irish women both named Alice, I Heart Alice
Heart I features both Alices, hesitantly, almost reluctantly, telling of the circumstances of their
“very, very discreet” relationship – religion, menopause, Dusty Springfield, infidelity, coming out –
in an intimate and frank theatrical production.
Lucy said that like any woman in a committed and loving relationship, she is looking forward to the
day when she can legally marry her life partner and her daughter’s other parent, and expressed her
support that Ten Days on the Island this year is presenting a theatre piece that provides a safe and
non-confrontational environment to explore the story of two women who found each other later
in life.
“I have closely followed the debate that recently took place in Tasmania and really want to applaud
Ten Days’ Artistic Director Jo Duffy for choosing to program this work in the festival this year, which
will help everyone in the community to talk about this important issue,” Ms Taylor said.
Ten Days’ Artistic Director Jo Duffy said, “I Heart Alice Heart I is a funny and sensitive look about a
contemporary topic. It has toured the world, including small communities all over Ireland, and is a
heart-warming glimpse into the lives of the ‘ladies next door’, which I know will speak to a lot of
Tasmanians. ”
I Heart Alice Heart I will be performed in Swansea Town Hall on 16 March, then in Deloraine on
18 March and Burnie on 21 March. For all pricing and ticketing information, see:
tendaysontheisland.com
Ten Days’ Artistic Director Jo Duffy
