Richard Watts
Richard Watts's Latest Articles
Regional piano award celebrates nation’s best
Held every two years in the regional Victorian city of Shepparton, the Australian National Piano Award celebrates exquisite music played…
Would-be comedian charged over defacement of Eurydice Dixon memorial
'I did it because I was upset that vaccines caused the killers autism,' conspiracy theorist Andrew 'Andy' Nolch has claimed…
Vale Candy Royalle
The award-winning poet, performer and activist has died aged 37, after years of struggling with ovarian cancer.
Street performer reclaims Fed Square after far-right threat
Members of the far-right threatened and harassed a popular performer at Federation Square on Sunday. On Tuesday he and his…
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…