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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Vale Prince: end of a purple reign

The innovative guitarist, showman and singer-songwriter has died aged 57.

Features

My favourite Shakespeare

Picking favourites can be a revealing exercise. On the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death, we discover how his words resonate…

Career Advice

Keeping fresh and focused in a long-term role

Tips and ideas from sector colleagues to keep you inspired in an ongoing role.

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South Australians to rally against $8.5m in cuts

A public rally to oppose predicted cuts to the arts budget will be held in Adelaide on Tuesday.

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The art of awards: and the winner is…

From comedy to contemporary dance, what value are awards in the performing arts?

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Butt Kapinski

An hilarious, hardboiled crime caper in which every audience member plays a part.

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Queer comedians wed to highlight marriage inequality

A gay man and a lesbian walk into a bar – and marry one another, since they can’t marry their…

Features

Taking the pulse of cabaret

Co-Artistic Director of the 2016 Adelaide Cabaret Festival, Eddie Perfect, reflects on the art form’s health and what the festival…

Career Advice

Knowing when it's time to go

Arts industry figures share their stories about knowing when it's time to seek the next challenge, and how to handle…

Features

Biting the hand that funds you

A controversial play about eco-terrorism and climate change is set to reignite debate at this year’s You Are Here festival.

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