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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Too early to celebrate Catalyst's demise

Ministry for the Arts staff are reportedly 'overwhelmed' by the extra work required by Catalyst, adding weight to claims that…

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Ten must-see shows at Melbourne Festival

Venture into the rich array of dance, circus, theatre, music and more on offer at the 2016 Melbourne Festival.

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Music academy thrown a government lifeline

After eight years of discussion the future looks secure for a national centre for excellence in classical music training.

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Fighting on in the shadow of Black Friday

Tenacious arts companies are hanging on but six months after the loss of Australia Council funding the sector has been…

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Knowing when your art is successful

We have metrics to judge audience engagement and box office figures, but no formal process to gauge aesthetic success.

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Fighting xenophobia with art

Social cohesion is under the spotlight with recent research exposing Australia's racism. Art can help.

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Award rewards innovative thinking

Risk-taking, analysing the potential in any situation and looking for creative solutions to existing challenges are vital to creative thinking…

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14 cultural orgs partner to present new festival

The inaugural Asia-Pacific Triennial of Performing Arts features over 60 events from 15 nations, including 25 specially commissioned world premieres.

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Uni can't afford art with a conscience

Art with a social conscience has fallen victim to a university with an economic agenda, say students and staff.

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Asian arts centres offer opportunities for Australians

Two way traffic between Australia and Asia can benefit the industry on both continents.

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