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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Namatjira project will bring first Indigenous citizen to UK

Two of Albert Namatjira’s grandchildren will travel to London with Big hART’s award-winning production in November.

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Was Penny pushed? Arts Vic director resigns

Penny Hutchinson steps down as arts body head as allegations surface of government interference in funding decisions.

Features

Breaking out of the multicultural ghetto

Multiculturalism is not a feelgood word to all the culturally diverse artists meeting at the Kultour Gathering at Brisbane Multicultural…

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Name change follows artist's departure from Back to Back project

An eleventh hour name change to a forthcoming work from Back to Back Theatre reflects the uncertain nature of devised…

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Could you make more money doing kids shows?

The Wiggles made it look easy, but what are the realities of making a living from children’s entertainment?

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Diversity takes centre stage in Griffin's 2014 season

Lee Lewis’s inaugural program as Artistic Director explores the breadth and depth of the Australian experience.

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Launceston fights back against MONA tourist drain

David Walsh’s privately owned contemporary art gallery has become a major draw card for Tasmania, but it's a two-edged sword.

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Next government gets arts priorities from sector

With the Coalition leading in the polls, a new arts coalition is fighting to protect the sector and has drawn…

Opinions & Analysis

Is it still Fringe if it’s curated?

The open access model ensures that the Fringe spirit is truly represented.

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Are you funnier than a small dog?

In a quintessential Fringe performance, a group of alternative comedians will try to avoid being upstaged by a dog.

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