Richard Watts
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Speaking the unspeakable
Art inspired by personal trauma is not mere catharsis - it can be creative, brave and even playful.
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.