This month Anthea talks to multi-disciplinary artist and double doctor Debra Keenahan about her life, dehumanisation and the athletics of access. 
https://debrakeenahan.com.au/the-artist-and-her-art/

You can access a transcript of this episode here.

What’s on:

Beacon Exhibition

https://www.artsaccess.com.au/whats-on/beacon/

Are You Pulling My Leg?

https://artsontour.com.au/tours/are-you-pulling-my-leg-2025/

Music Sample

No Good by Elly-May Barnes

https://www.ellymaybarnes.com

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Any feedback or requests please contact Anthea at antheawilliamsnet@gmail.com

This month Anthea talks to multi-disciplinary artist and double doctor Debra Keenahan about her life, dehumanisation and the athletics of access. <a href="https://debrakeenahan.com.au/the-artist-and-her-art/">https://debrakeenahan.com.au/the-artist-and-her-art/</a>
You can access a transcript of this episode <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/g7yb2wc78taw3733bggjr/250718-Sideshow-Season-2-Ep-8-Debra-Keenahan-TRANSCRIPT.docx?rlkey=p0x32wjwq2ki2gzwj49fcj8vk&amp;st=8txemct1&amp;dl=0">here</a>.
What&rsquo;s on:
Beacon Exhibition
<a href="https://www.artsaccess.com.au/whats-on/beacon/">https://www.artsaccess.com.au/whats-on/beacon/</a>
Are You Pulling My Leg?
<a href="https://artsontour.com.au/tours/are-you-pulling-my-leg-2025/">https://artsontour.com.au/tours/are-you-pulling-my-leg-2025/</a>
Music Sample
No Good by Elly-May Barnes
<a href="https://www.ellymaybarnes.com">https://www.ellymaybarnes.com</a>
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Any feedback or requests please contact Anthea at antheawilliamsnet@gmail.com

Join presenters Anthea Williams and Liz Cooper for discussions with artists and arts workers from across the creative spectrum for entertaining, enlightening and provocative discussions about art, culture and disability.

Each program we examine a specific topic, bringing in guests to unpack that topic in creative and surprising ways, while discussing their work and arts practices. The program also includes a round-up of relevant news and events. So switch on and transform your understanding of art, culture and creativity. Activated Arts is produced in association with Accessible Arts, NSW’s peak arts and disability organisation.

Join presenters Anthea Williams and Liz Cooper for discussions with artists and arts workers from across the creative spectrum for entertaining, enlightening and provocative discussions about art, culture and disability.
Each program we examine a specific topic, bringing in guests to unpack that topic in creative and surprising ways, while discussing their work and arts practices. The program also includes a round-up of relevant news and events. So switch on and transform your understanding of art, culture and creativity. Activated Arts is produced in association with Accessible Arts, NSW&rsquo;s peak arts and disability organisation.

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Debra Keenahan

Ryan Enniss is a playwright, actor and voice artist whose work brings wit, imagination and a deeply personal perspective to the stage. He has a keen interest in how theatre can tell stories about chronic illness and neurodivergence.

To see Ryan’s award winning play Drizzle Boy on line go to Australian Theatre Live on:

https://australiantheatre.live/queensland-theatre-drizzle-boy/

Click here to access a full transcript of this episode.

What’s on:

Alter State

Art Centre Melbourne, December 2 – 5

https://www.artsaccess.com.au/alter-state/

Frame Shift

Sydney Opera House and online, December 3

https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/cinema/frame-shift-2026

Music

Elliot Brown – Equality Just Isn’t There

https://www.elliotbrown.org/

Any feedback or requests please contact Anthea at antheawilliamsnet@gmail.com

Ryan Enniss is a playwright, actor and voice artist whose work brings wit, imagination and a deeply personal perspective to the stage. He has a keen interest in how theatre can tell stories about chronic illness and neurodivergence.
To see Ryan&rsquo;s award winning play Drizzle Boy on line go to Australian Theatre Live on:
<a href="https://australiantheatre.live/queensland-theatre-drizzle-boy/">https://australiantheatre.live/queensland-theatre-drizzle-boy/</a>
<a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8k7cak2j8ghng511g6488/261106-Sideshow-Season-4-Ep-3-Ryan-Enniss-Transcript.docx?rlkey=r1r49a05oj3ebh2dvugsdpuo4&amp;st=jhlsgkfl&amp;dl=0">Click here to access a full transcript of this episode.</a>
What&rsquo;s on:
Alter State
Art Centre Melbourne,&nbsp;December 2 &ndash; 5
<a href="https://www.artsaccess.com.au/alter-state/">https://www.artsaccess.com.au/alter-state/</a>
Frame Shift
Sydney Opera House and online,&nbsp;December 3
<a href="https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/cinema/frame-shift-2026">https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/cinema/frame-shift-2026</a>
Music
Elliot Brown &ndash; Equality Just Isn&rsquo;t There
<a href="https://www.elliotbrown.org/">https://www.elliotbrown.org/</a>
Any feedback or requests please contact Anthea at antheawilliamsnet@gmail.com

Ryan Enniss

(You can access a full transcript of this episode here)

This month Anthea is joined by Catherine McGuiness and Gabrielle Mordy from Studio A. Studio A is a visual arts studio located in Sydney. Their mission is to break down barriers and empower artists with intellectual disability by providing opportunities for percipients to thrive as artists.

www.studioa.org.au

https://www.instagram.com/_studio_a_/

What’s on:

The Craft and Design Canberra Festival

https://www.craftanddesigncanberrafestival.org/

Sit Down Shut Up and Watch Festival

https://www.sitdownshutupandwatch.com/

Anthea’s show at The Ensemble: The Elevator 

https://www.ensemble.com.au/shows/the-elevator/

Music 

333 by Scarlet, do better 

https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Nss9MJtoEMplaQdIJ0Cxh?si=X48b1kyST9K9uUKmh0ulqg&nd=1&dlsi=23b98645f82e4c2c

Any feedback or requests please contact Anthea at antheawilliamsnet@gmail.com

<a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/372ql0gq4rgnx68xwmhhm/261009-Sideshow-S4-32-Studio-A-Transcript.docx?rlkey=3xa9ixbc7zgamsu9cdb0eqqrj&amp;dl=0">(You can access a full transcript of this episode here)</a>
This month Anthea is joined by Catherine McGuiness and Gabrielle Mordy from Studio A. Studio A is a visual arts studio located in Sydney. Their mission is to break down barriers and empower artists with intellectual disability by providing opportunities for percipients to thrive as artists.
<a href="http://www.studioa.org.au">www.studioa.org.au</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/_studio_a_/">https://www.instagram.com/_studio_a_/</a>
What&rsquo;s on:
The Craft and Design Canberra Festival
<a href="https://www.craftanddesigncanberrafestival.org/">https://www.craftanddesigncanberrafestival.org/</a>
Sit Down Shut Up and Watch Festival
<a href="https://www.sitdownshutupandwatch.com/">https://www.sitdownshutupandwatch.com/</a>
Anthea&rsquo;s show at The Ensemble: The Elevator&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.ensemble.com.au/shows/the-elevator/">https://www.ensemble.com.au/shows/the-elevator/</a>
Music&nbsp;
333 by Scarlet, do better&nbsp;
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Nss9MJtoEMplaQdIJ0Cxh?si=X48b1kyST9K9uUKmh0ulqg&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=23b98645f82e4c2c">https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Nss9MJtoEMplaQdIJ0Cxh?si=X48b1kyST9K9uUKmh0ulqg&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=23b98645f82e4c2c</a>
Any feedback or requests please contact Anthea at <a href="mailto:antheawilliamsnet@gmail.com">antheawilliamsnet@gmail.com</a>

Catherine McGuiness and Gabrielle Mordy - Studio A

Jodee Mundy OAM is an award-winning performance maker, film and festival director, and a leading figure in Australia’s Deaf and Disability arts communities. A Disabled artist and CODA (the only hearing person in her Deaf family), Jodee creates bold, deeply personal work that places access at the heart of the artistic experience. Her acclaimed works include Personal and Imagined Touch, and she has led major cultural events including FUSE and Alter State.

You can access a transcript of this episode here.

What’s on:

Living My Best Life

https://www.disabilitycommissioner.tas.gov.au/news/living-my-best-life-art-exhibition/online-gallery-living-my-best-life-art-exhibition

 

Celebrating 40 Years of Accessible Arts

Wednesday 14 October - Art Gallery of NSW - 3.30pm until late

https://aarts.net.au/

 

Anthea’s show at The Ensemble

The Elevator

https://www.ensemble.com.au/shows/the-elevator/

 

Music

Cygnette – Sorry I Left the Party

https://www.instagram.com/cygnettemusic/

 

Any feedback or requests please contact Anthea at antheawilliamsnet@gmail.com

<a href="https://jodeemundy.com/">Jodee Mundy OAM</a> is an award-winning performance maker, film and festival director, and a leading figure in Australia&rsquo;s Deaf and Disability arts communities. A Disabled artist and CODA (the only hearing person in her Deaf family), Jodee creates bold, deeply personal work that places access at the heart of the artistic experience. Her acclaimed works include Personal and Imagined Touch, and she has led major cultural events including FUSE and Alter State.
<a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/r00mcihbeujkbdf2ecy4d/260911-Sideshow-S4-E1-Jodee-Mundy-Transcript.docx?rlkey=n0mdrr1pjje7eq2rjh7xluouu&amp;st=6hndv822&amp;dl=0">You can access a transcript of this episode here.</a>
What&rsquo;s on:
Living My Best Life
<a href="https://www.disabilitycommissioner.tas.gov.au/news/living-my-best-life-art-exhibition/online-gallery-living-my-best-life-art-exhibition">https://www.disabilitycommissioner.tas.gov.au/news/living-my-best-life-art-exhibition/online-gallery-living-my-best-life-art-exhibition</a>
&nbsp;
Celebrating 40 Years of Accessible Arts
Wednesday 14 October - Art Gallery of NSW - 3.30pm until late
<a href="https://aarts.net.au/">https://aarts.net.au/</a>
&nbsp;
Anthea&rsquo;s show at The Ensemble
The Elevator
<a href="https://www.ensemble.com.au/shows/the-elevator/">https://www.ensemble.com.au/shows/the-elevator/</a>
&nbsp;
Music
Cygnette &ndash; Sorry I Left the Party
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/cygnettemusic/">https://www.instagram.com/cygnettemusic/</a>
&nbsp;
Any feedback or requests please contact Anthea at <a href="mailto:antheawilliamsnet@gmail.com">antheawilliamsnet@gmail.com</a>

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