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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Adrian Mole author Sue Townsend dies aged 68

The British author died on Thursday, after a stroke, eliciting grief around the world from writers and readers alike.

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New arts initiatives announced by ABC

New programs, including a weekly TV show, and a whole-of-organisation approach revealed at Ultimo gathering on Friday night.

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Sydney Council unanimously endorses Live Music Action Plan

Helping artists and musicians stage performances in non-traditional venues is one of the plan’s key goals.

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Not your usual cabaret suspects

Kate Ceberano’s final festival as Artistic Director explores the ever-evolving form of cabaret.

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Space woes afflict Adelaide theatre-makers

Adelaide’s theatre sector lacks appropriate and accessible space. Is redeveloping Queen’s Theatre the answer?

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War stories and werewolves star in Blue Room’s new season

Perth’s Blue Room Theatre has revealed its second season for 2014, featuring eight innovative shows by WA theatremakers.

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New survey reveals strengths, weaknesses of live music in regional Victoria

Music Victoria’s new regional survey demonstrates the economic value of performance outside Melbourne.

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Music world mourns Godfather of House

Influential Chicago DJ Frankie Knuckles died on Monday aged 59.

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Making a show that lasts

Can you deliberately set out to create a classic work, or is the creation of a timeless masterpiece more due…

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Classical music to strengthen regional ties

The heads of 11 elite tertiary music schools from across the Asia Pacific region are meeting in Sydney this week.

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