Richard Watts

Richard Watts OAM is ArtsHub's National Performing Arts Editor; he also presents the weekly program SmartArts on Three Triple R FM. Richard is a life member of the Melbourne Queer Film Festival, a Melbourne Fringe Festival Living Legend, and was awarded the Sidney Myer Performing Arts Awards' Facilitator's Prize in 2020. In 2021 he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Green Room Awards Association. Most recently, Richard received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in June 2024. Follow him on Twitter: @richardthewatts

Richard Watts's Latest Articles

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Dja Dja Wurrung seasons help frame Central Victoria’s creative heart

36 new projects by regional artists and groups have shared in $500,000 funding as part of the inaugural Regional Centre…

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How innovative thinking is future-proofing arts education

As digital disruption changes the world, almost before our eyes, arts educators are instilling creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial skills in…

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Auditions now open at the National Theatre Drama School, Melbourne

Based in Melbourne, the National Theatre Drama School’s Advanced Diploma in Acting develops students’ unique selves.

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Belvoir announces suite of initiatives supporting independents

Discounted tickets to mainstage shows will be provided for artists, and Belvoir’s downstairs theatre will be freely available to independents.

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New cultural hub opens in Parramatta

A new Centre for Writing and three dedicated writers’ rooms have opened in Western Sydney.

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Budgeting for sorry business

First Nations theatre-makers have much to teach the sector when it comes to ensuring that our rehearsal rooms are culturally…

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How the Palaszczuk Government is supporting the arts

The office of the Queensland Premier and Minister for the Arts, Annastacia Palaszczuk, spruiks the government's investment in the arts…

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Yes vote celebrated by arts organisations

Arts leaders are calling upon the government to act in the wake of the Yes vote triumphing, while also acknowledging…

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LNP promises $9 million for arts as QLD election heats up

Promised initiatives include funding for regional arts infrastructure, professional development, and bringing the Pop-Up Globe Theatre to Brisbane.

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Neurodiversity takes centre stage

Theatre is a valuable tool for encouraging empathy. A new production aims to provide neurotypical audiences with insights into living…

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