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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Come Out goes in house at Adelaide Festival Centre

A government report has recommended a new management structure for the troubled youth arts festival.

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The Omega Quest

A highly entertaining sci-fi epic brought to life via inventive bunraku-style puppetry.

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Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre under threat

Federal land grab threatens South West Sydney’s premier arts centre; local council calls on community’s aid.

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What are awards worth? Not much.

Unless it’s an Oscar or a Tony, the only gold you’re likely to see from a performing arts award is…

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Uninvited: Blue Man sees red over reviewing

A Sydney producer has retracted an opening night invitation because he doesn't want a major newspaper reviewing his show.

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2013 Melbourne Festival program launched

Indigenous artists and new commissions take centre-stage in Creative Director Josephine Ridge’s inaugural festival program.

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Dynamite for art: Rio Tinto invests

A two year art project to support mental health in regional communities has been launched in partnership with the mining…

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Election clash won’t impact on Brisbane Festival

PM’s announcement that the federal election will now be held on 7 September means it coincides with the festival’s opening…

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Jailed Australian inspires Darwin Festival drama

After learning about the plight of Jock Palfreeman, Samantha Young was inspired to write a play about his imprisonment.

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QPAC snares American Ballet Theatre exclusive for 2014

The New York-based company were today announced as the third presentation in the QPAC International Series.

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