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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For whom the Bell doesn’t pay

The call for an unpaid Photographer in Residence to document Bell Shakespeare’s 25th anniversary year has been met with anger…

Features

Still plenty to do for queer arts festivals

Despite the increased presence of queer culture in mainstream arts and entertainment there’s still a place for festivals such as…

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Making It in Sydney at ATF 2015

Creating a shared sense of community, culture and history will be the focus of the 2015 Australian Theatre Forum next…

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Fat dancers challenge our body image ideals

Kate Champion has worked with fat activist Kelli Jean Drinkwater to bring larger-bodied performers to the stage.

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Booming international interest in Australian dance

More international delegates than ever before are attending this year’s Dance Massive.

Opinions & Analysis

Free tickets for critics at what cost?

Opera Australia has removed two critics from its comps list, highlighting the fraught issue of free tickets for reviewers whose…

Features

Ten intriguing stage shows to see in 2015

From circus and contemporary dance to theatre and musicals, the New Year promises countless delights for performing arts devotees.

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Ten must-see shows at Sydney Festival

On the eve of the 2015 festival, here are our hot tips as to the shows you absolutely shouldn’t miss…

Features

The essential skills of a great choreographer

Craft, collaboration, inspiration, communication: leading choreographers share the secrets of their art.

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Best of performing arts 2014

From around the nation, here are our picks for the ten best performances, productions and concerts of the year.

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