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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

Hobart Festival of Comedy. Image is of a man wearing a lot of makeup and sporting a huge open mouthed grin, while standing in a blue strobing spotlight.

Hobart to host new comedy festival in 2024

Building on Hobart’s strong local comedy scene and presented by the team behind Dark Mofo, the new festival will run…

Richard Watts

Nov 14, 2023

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On the move: latest sector appointments

Executive Director and co-CEO farewells Shopfront, new staff join McClelland, and more arts sector appointments.

Richard Watts

Nov 13, 2023

This Rough Magic. Image is a bare stage with several actors, kneeling, sitting or standing, one holding up a stick, and another holding a cloth that could symbolise a child.

Asylum seekers meet Shakespeare in bold new take on The Tempest

Written by playwright Helen Machalias, ‘This Rough Magic’ uses Shakespeare as a lens through which to explore our nation’s treatment…

Richard Watts

Nov 10, 2023

Pitch. Image is a silhouetted figure stands against a photo of the Milky Way in all its cosmic splendour.

How to pitch your work to a festival director

Three Australian festival directors offer tips on pitching your art for inclusion in their events.

Richard Watts

Nov 8, 2023

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On the move: latest sector appointments

A new AD for Brink Productions, an AD leaves Barking Gecko, and more.

Richard Watts

Nov 6, 2023

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On the move: latest sector appointments

New arts sector appointments at The Australian Ballet, Hazelhurst Arts Centre, ACMI and more.

Richard Watts

Oct 30, 2023

Summer festival season heats up as programs launch nationwide

Adelaide, Perth and Sydney Festivals launched their 2024 programs this week, with Mona Foma waiting eagerly in the wings.

Richard Watts

Oct 27, 2023

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On the move: latest sector appointments

A new CEO at Darwin Entertainment Centre, Flinders Quartet farewells Chair, and more.

Richard Watts

Oct 23, 2023

End of the road for Critical Stages Touring. Image shows an end of road sign.

Breaking news: Critical Stages goes into liquidation

The Board of Critical Stages Touring has placed the company into liquidation, with the company ceasing to trade and staff…

Richard Watts

Oct 20, 2023

Howard. image is head and shoulders shot of middle-aged man with grey hair, beard and moustache, with a grave expression.

Musician returns Order Of Australia medal over Voice referendum result

Shane Howard, the singer-songwriter of ‘Solid Rock, Sacred Ground’, has returned his Order of Australia medal in protest at the…

Richard Watts

Oct 18, 2023

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