Richard Watts
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Review: Dark Mofo 2018
Hobart’s renowned winter festival encourages punters to take risks, and rewards visitors with fascinating arts experiences.
The waning shadow of the Tasmanian Gothic
Tasmanian artists are increasingly exploring themes which speak to contemporary life, including the island's history of protest and activism.
The allure of art in the dark: why we love winter festivals
Recent years have seen rapid growth in the number of winter arts festivals, but is there more to their popularity…
Career spotlight: Contemporary dancer
Three dance professionals, from Bangarra, Australian Dance Theatre and Sydney Dance Company, offer advice for aspiring dancers and shed light…
Australia’s largest contemporary art gallery to be constructed in Melbourne
NGV Contemporary will be constructed as part of a multi-million revamp of the Southbank arts precinct, though experimental space Testing…
How the National Theatre is changing the face of ballet and drama
Making the arts accessible to working class kids and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, is a passion for the directors…
Five ways arts training helps creatives
From hands-on experience in a major stage musical, to polishing your writing skills across a range of genres, arts education…
Reimagining a brutal love story for the age of #MeToo
WAAPA’s full scale, mid-year musical is a gritty new production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic, Carousel.
Artists and arts workers reveal their personal arts heroes
The mentors, friends and colleagues who inspire us deserve to be acknowledged – so let’s take a moment to do…
New report highlights gender inequality in dance sector
Introducing quotas, improving access to childcare, and stronger mentoring opportunities are among the many recommendations of the independent report, Turning…