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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This is not the moment for Jekyll and Hyde

Due to open in December, the Australian production of the musical has been 'postponed'.

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Melbourne puts on Kinky Boots

The 2013 Tony Award winning Best Musical will open in Melbourne in October next year.

Features

The allure and terror of issues-based drama

Addiction, racism and domestic violence – are we drawn to such dramas, or do plays with powerful themes scare potential…

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Strengthening career paths for playwrights

Progressing from fringe theatres to mainstages is not the only career path for playwrights, nor should it be.

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Beyond Bowie

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

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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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