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Wired Differently

Screech Arts & Zen Zen Zo Physical Theatre

​​Presented by Screech Arts & Zen Zen Zo Physical Theatre​, ​​Wired Differently tells the stories of 8 outstanding artists who identify as being neurodivergent or living with a disability.

 

Giving a platform and voice to outstanding performers with diverse bodies, minds & imaginations to share their unique talents & moving stories, Wired Differently weaves physical theatre, dance, song and language, as the performers share their experiences with love, humour, authenticity and courage in a moving celebration of what it means to be alive.​

Undercover Artist Festival is hosted at Queensland Theatre, find out more about purchasing tickets here and venue access here.

Community/Concession tickets are available for people with disability, First Nations patrons, seniors, and concession card holders. Companion Card holders can access a free ticket.

Dates and times

Monday, 22 September – 6:00pm

Wednesday, 24 September – 6:00pm

Friday, 26 September – 6:00pm

 

 

Duration
1 hour
Accessibility
Cost
$42 Adults
$36 Community/Concession

Companion Cards are accepted. A transaction fee of $5.00 will apply per transaction.

Location

Queensland Theatre – Billie Brown Theatre

Content warnings

No warnings

“We all are wired differently... we all share a stage in life from which we show who we are...we are all humans who together make the world we live in special. Make of your life what you can and you will be special”
Zen Zen Zo Physical Theatre & Screech Arts Artists
A dynamic performance scene featuring 5 performers on stage. One performer is in a wheelchair using an ipad while four dancers around her strike expressive poses, captured mid-motion with intense focus and energy. They all wear black outfits with colourful abstract designs. The stage is lit with dramatic purple and pink lighting.

Directors – Lynne Bradley & Martina Smart

 

Designers – Ebony Webb, Indiah Morris & Maxi Mossman

 

Lighting Designer – Steven May

 

Choreographers – Gina Tay Limpus & Mags Doherty  

 

Dramaturgs – Niala Lewis & Betty Sweetlove

 

Performers – Mags Doherty, Micheal Doust, Dale Gonelli, Anabella Gregory, Wayne Jennings, Liam Linane, Danielle Stewart, Ebony Webb

 

Producers (Zen Zen Zo)  – Kari Scott-Matthew & Maisie Crosdale

 

Access & Creative Consultants – Sarah McGill & Harriet Devlin

 

Devising Team  – Danielle Carty, Aidan Chauncy, Dylan Geary, Stuart Nix, Jackson O’Sullivan, Nicole Reilly, Michelle Roberts, Travis Weiner

 

Learn more about our Zen Zen Zo Physical Theatre & Screech Arts ‘Wired Differently’ artists – Learn more

 

Lynne Bradley (Director)

Dr Lynne Bradley has worked as a leader in the arts and education sectors for the past 30 years. In 1992 she co-founded Zen Zen Zo, one of Australia’s first physical theatre companies. Lynne specialises in large-scale physical and visual theatre, as well as immersive, site-specific, and transcultural performance work.

Identifies: Undiagnosed Neurodivergent

 

Anabella Gregory (Performer)

Anabella Gregory is a multidisciplinary artist specialising in circus and physical theatre. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Drama) at QUT and has performed nationally at festivals and with companies including Circa, Collective Circus and Zen Zen Zo, as well as producing her own work.

Identifies: Neurodivergent

 

Dale Gonelli (Performer)

Dale Gonelli is a person/artist with a disability, who operates a communication device to communicate. He has loved drama since childhood and uses his devices in theatre projects. Dale performs regularly with Screech Arts and is passionate about advocacy, regularly giving talks around the country.

Identifies: Person / artist with a disability

 

Mags Doherty (Performer / Co-Choreographer)

Mags Doherty is a versatile actor and dancer whose work spans hip hop, ballet, jazz, and physical theatre. She has performed at the Undercover Artist Festival, Anywhere Theatre Festival, and Disability Expos, and is currently working with Screech Arts and Zen Zen Zo to continue developing her stagecraft.

Identifies: She/her, performer, producer, mentor, with a disability

 

Liam Linane (Performer)

Liam Linane is a Meanjin-based performer and teaching artist specialising in physical theatre, Butoh, and devised work. He is a Zen Zen Zo core company member and has performed with Dairakudakan (Japan), Folly Games, Screech Arts, Woodford, Wanderer, and Anywhere Theatre Festival, bringing a dynamic physicality and presence to every role.

Identifies: Doesn’t identify as Neurotypical

 

Wayne Jennings (Performer)

Wayne Jennings is a performer, actor, and musician based in Meanjin. A long-time Zen Zen Zo ensemble member, he has performed and directed music for productions nationally and internationally. Wayne is also a core artist with Deep Blue Orchestra and Silver Sircus, and is a trained cellist, bassist, and magician.

Identifies: Undiagnosed Neurodivergent

 

Ebony Webb (Performer + Designer)

Ebony Webb is a Brisbane-based multidisciplinary artist and Associate Director of Zen Zen Zo. She has worked with companies such as La Boite, Dead Puppet Society, Counterpilot, and Broad Encounters across acting, directing, and design. Passionate about immersive storytelling, she creates boundary-pushing work in theatre, film, and festivals.

Identifies: Neurodivergent / First Nations

 

Micheal Doust (Performer)

Micheal Doust is a passionate non-verbal performer specialising in dance and physical theatre. A long-time Screech Arts artist since 2013, he has performed in festivals including Undercover Artist and Anywhere Theatre. Also a competitive cheerleader, Micheal expresses himself powerfully through movement and dreams of becoming a professional performer.

Identifies: Sexy, Artist with a disability

 

Danielle Stewart (Performer)

Danielle Stewart is a dedicated Screech Arts performer, training since 2010. She has starred in numerous productions, and is passionate about breaking stereotypes, Danielle brings expertise in performance, stage management, and collaborative theatre-making to create powerful, community-driven works that inspire social change. She is also competes at a national level in the sport of Boccia.

Identifies: Artist with a disability

 

Martina Cross – (Co-Director / Creative Consultant)

Martina Smart is a passionate applied-theatre artist and director dedicated to inclusive arts practice. As Screech Arts Program Facilitator since 2013, she creates empowering performance opportunities for people with disabilities. Trained in physical theatre, clowning, and neurodiversity, Martina champions accessibility and challenges assumptions through impactful, community-driven theatrical work.

Identifies:

 

Gina Tay Limpus (Co-Choreographer)

Gina Tay Limpus is an Award-Winning actor, director and theatre maker, specialising in physical performance methodologies. With a Masters of Professional Practice (Performing Arts), her work examines the sociopolitical capacities of the theatrical body. Former Associate Director with Zen Zen Zo (2015–2024), Gina has performed, choreographed and directed for 45+ national/international productions.

Identifies: I identify as a non-disabled artist

 

Steven May (Lighting Designer)

Steven has worked across theatre, burlesque, dance, music and corporate events for the past decade, and runs his own production company. During this time, some of his regular collaborators have included Polytoxic, Digi Youth Arts, Zen Zen Zo, Mx Burlesque QLD, Bombshell Burlesque, and Backbone Youth Arts. Steven has also been the Sunshine Coast Chamber Music Festival Lighting Designer for the past three festivals.

Identifies: Neurodivergent

 

 

Maxi Mossman (Co-Designer)

Maxi Mossman is a Brisbane-based emerging theatre maker with a focus on holistic theatre design and contemporary performance. With a Bachelor of Creative Industries (Drama), she also works with Zen Zen Zo, blending movement, design, and multi-disciplinary storytelling to create immersive, community-connected works using her diverse skills in performance and design.

Identifies: Not applicable

 

Indiah Morris (Co-Designer)

Indiah is an independent theatremaker, designer, performer, Artistic Director of Zen Zen Zo and founder of immersive theatre company The Drawer Productions. Her work celebrates the colourful aspects of humanity, and she is committed to exploring the unique and evolving creative voice of Brisbane. Indiah enjoys weaving together vibrant and intentional worlds on the page and stage.

Identifies: she / her. Not applicable

 

 

 

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