Richard Watts
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Bunny
Part installation, part participatory performance; an evocative and meditative exploration of acquiescence and connection.
Art's weapon against future water wars
As the world is destabilised by a water crisis, art can play a role in stopping us taking for granted…
$20,000 opportunity for artists
The impact of the Gallipoli Campaign is discovered anew by each generation; artists are invited to explore its history and…
Unlikely new musical celebrates local stories
The heightened emotion of a legendary rugby league victory have been set to music for a new production bucking touring…
Australian dance: in search of a style
The contemporary dance sector is a vibrant one, but is there anything about its work that is distinctively Australian?
EOI now open for unusual art proposals
Having a fantastic idea is only half the challenge: the next step is ensuring your concept is carefully explained in…
Artists divided as some boycott Australia Day
No matter what you call it – Australia Day, Invasion Day, Survival Day – there’s no doubt that 26 January…
I Am My Own Wife
A fine and understated performance anchors this compelling exploration of truth, fiction, survival and self-belief.
Why games are the new theatre
Gaming offers the performing arts a playful intervention, and the opportunity for participation instead of spectatorship.
Gamification is the future of arts marketing
With the majority of Australians owning smartphones, smart arts organisations are using interactive games as a way to attract and…