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

Features

Beyond Bowie

The echoes and influences of David Bowie continue to reverberate through popular culture. With an exhibition of Bowie memorabilia soon…

News

MTC denies NEON cancellation rumours

The festival of independent theatre remains a key element of the company’s programming says Brett Sheehy.

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The Last Supper

Part theatre, part ritual, this work by British company Reckless Sleepers is a fascinating and moving meditation on death and…

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ACT Government releases new arts policy and economic impact study

Feedback from more than 300 organisations and individuals has helped shape the new policy, which focus on collaboration, innovation, diversity…

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Opera House and Fruit Flies announce new partnership

The three year partnership will deliver performance and training opportunities for both organisations.

Career Advice

Career spotlight: Costume designer

Three established costume designers reflect on their careers, describe a typical day, and offer advice for would-be designers.

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Music really doth hath charms to soothe a savage breast

Heart disease, depression and anxiety may be alleviated by listening to the right composers, a UK study has found.

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Here they are! NPEA draft guidelines released

The Federal Government has released guidelines on how it will spend the money it has taken from the Australia Council…

Features

How to get your work into international festivals

Jonathan Holloway, Artistic Director in-waiting of Melbourne Festival, describes his programming vision and offers advice for artists hoping to be…

Features

Theatre broadcasts a vital link for isolated audiences

Streaming productions out into the regions offers companies much more than just audience development opportunities.

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