ARTSOUND RADIO THEATRE

The Yellow Wallpaper The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman was first published in 1892 and depicts attitudes to women’s mental and physical health in the 19th century.  It has become a classic work of psychological horror. This episode features two different adaptations of the story.The first is performed by:Chipz Jin Michael Giacomin Lynn Peterssen This version was adapted by Lynn PetersenThe second is performed by:Elaine Noon Nikki Hunter This version was adapted by Bart MeehanThe plays were first broadcast on ArtSound FM, Canberra in 2026.

This episode feature a wonderful Australian story for New Year: A Gumboot for Molly Buckley by Peter Monaghan Performed by Neil McLeod and the ArtSound Radio Theatre players.Produced by Peter Monaghan for ArtSound FM, Canberra Australia.  Originally broadcast on 28 December 2025.  

Faecal ReignWritten  by Joe Woodward An interview with Joe Woodward introduces his play.  Cast Joe Woodward Lianne ElsoukiSound creation and engineering Neville Pye The play was produced at ArtSound FM and broadcast by ArtSound Radio Theatre WARNING THIS PLAY CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT THAT MAY BE TRIGGERING FOR SOME LISTENERS. 

Paging Mrs GalvinWritten by Roger Vickery Mrs Galvin is a pensioner on a mission.  She loves animals and she is going to break Buster out!  Cast Adele Lewin Natalie WaldronStephanie WaldronNigel PalfremanPenny Hunt Neil McLeod Paging Mrs Galvin was produced by ArtSound FM and broadcast on ArtSound Radio Theatre

EXILES BY JAMES JOYCEACT THREEThe play follows two couples, Richard Rowan, a writer and his "common-law wife" Bertha, who have recently returned to Dublin, from years living in “exile” in Europe and Robert Hand, with his cousin and previous lover Beatrice (who was also Richard’s lover.)There are obvious parallels to be drawn with Joyce's own life – Joyce and Nora Barnacle lived, unmarried, in Trieste, during the years the fictional Rowans were living in Rome.This Papermoon production features a marvellous cast: Bertha - Natalie WaldronBeatrice - Stephanie WaldronRobert - Peter HollandRichard - Tony TurnerBrigid - Nikki HunterArchie and Narrator- Elaine NoonDirected by Tony TurnerOriginal music by Glenn Gore PhillipsProduced and Engineered by Bart MeehanFirst broadcast by ArtSound FM, Canberra in 2024

EXILES BY JAMES JOYCEACT TWOThe play follows two couples, Richard Rowan, a writer and his "common-law wife" Bertha, who have recently returned to Dublin, from years living in “exile” in Europe and Robert Hand, with his cousin and previous lover Beatrice (who was also Richard’s lover.)There are obvious parallels to be drawn with Joyce's own life – Joyce and Nora Barnacle lived, unmarried, in Trieste, during the years the fictional Rowans were living in Rome.This Papermoon production features a marvellous cast: Bertha - Natalie WaldronBeatrice - Stephanie WaldronRobert - Peter HollandRichard - Tony TurnerBrigid - Nikki HunterArchie and Narrator- Elaine NoonDirected by Tony TurnerOriginal music by Glenn Gore PhillipsProduced and Engineered by Bart MeehanFirst broadcast by ArtSound FM, Canberra in 2024

EXILES BY JAMES JOYCEACT ONEThe play follows two couples, Richard Rowan, a writer and his "common-law wife" Bertha, who have recently returned to Dublin, from years living in “exile” in Europe and Robert Hand, with his cousin and previous lover Beatrice (who was also Richard’s lover.)There are obvious parallels to be drawn with Joyce's own life – Joyce and Nora Barnacle lived, unmarried, in Trieste, during the years the fictional Rowans were living in Rome.This Papermoon production features a marvellous cast: Bertha - Natalie WaldronBeatrice - Stephanie WaldronRobert - Peter HollandRichard - Tony TurnerBrigid - Nikki HunterArchie and Narrator- Elaine NoonDirected by Tony TurnerOriginal music by Glenn Gore PhillipsProduced and Engineered by Bart MeehanFirst broadcast by ArtSound FM, Canberra in 2024.

ARTSOUND RADIO THEATRE  -THE EVILS OF TOBACCO ArtSound Radio Theatre presents The Evils of Tobacco by Anton Chekhov Performed by Geoffrey BornyProducer and host: Bart Meehan Originally broadcast by ArtSound FM, Canberra in 2022. 

Mrs Warren’s Profession by George Bernard ShawDirected by Tony TurnerOriginal music by Glenn Gore PhillipsProduced and engineered by Bart Meehan, ArtSound Radio TheatreBroadcast by ArtSound FM, Canberra in 2023CastRachel Howard as Vivie Elaine Noon as Mrs Warren Lainie Hart as Praed Peter Holland as Frank Geoffrey Borny as Reverend Gardner Tony Turner as Sir GeorgeNikki Hunter as The Narrator From Wikipedia: “Vivie Warren, a thoroughly modern young woman, has just graduated from the University of Cambridge with honours in Mathematics (equal Third Wrangler), and is available for suitors. Her mother, Mrs. Warren (her name changed to hide her identity and give the impression that she is married), arranges for her to meet her friend Mr. Praed, a middle-aged, handsome architect, at the home where Vivie is staying. Mrs. Warren arrives with her business partner, Sir George Crofts, who is attracted to Vivie despite their 25-year age difference. Vivie is romantically involved with the youthful Frank Gardner, who sees her as his meal ticket. His father, the (married) Reverend Samuel Gardner, has a history with Vivie's mother. “ 

ArtSound Radio Theatre This episode features: “Ewur Sarah’s getting a chap” read by Wilfred PickleMrs Beedle requests  by Adele Lewin Performed by Adele LewinInterview with Nigel PalfremanMy skinny girlfriend  by Nigel Palfreman Performed by Nigel PalfremanHosted by Bart Meehan This episode was originally broadcast by ArtSound FM Canberra Australia

ArtSound Radio Theatre This episode features:Willie, the Angelic Child by Walter Ben Hare Performed by Nikki HunterLuck of the Irish by Harriet Elvin Performed by Nikki Hunter, Paul Hutchison, Shivangi NayyarFrom the Archives The Lennie Lower monologues Hosted by Bart MeehanThis episode was originally broadcast on ArtSound FM Canberra Australia 

ArtSound Radio TheatreThis episode features a profoundly moving play: Leo and Rosa  by Adam Szudrich Performed by Penny Hunt and Dick Goldberg. Directed by Tony TurnerHosted by Bart Meehan

ArtSound Radio TheatreThis episode features two short playsLet me play the lion too by John Lombard, performed by Darcy Standford Ashes to Ashes  by Jill Curran, performed by Jill Curran, Alora Galley and Bob Galley.  Produced by KEPPEL FM 91.3, Queensland These were broadcast on ArtSound FM, Canberra Australia

ArtSound Radio Theatre This episode features two wonderful short plays: Slow Dating by Adam SzudrichPerformed by Penny HuntShopping for underwear by Harriett ElvinPerformed by Liz St Clair LongHosted by Bart Meehan Originally broadcast by ArtSound FM, Canberra, Australia

ARTSOUND RADIO THEATREArtSound Radio Theatre broadcasts on ArtSound FM, based in Canberra Australia.  The show features original and classic works written and performed by regional artists.  The host is Bart MeehanThis episode features a production of Swansong by Anton Chekhov, performed by Tony Turner and Geoffrey Borny, as well as an interview with both actors.