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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Miles Franklin Literary Award longlist announced

11 novelists are longlisted for this year's Miles Franklin Award, presented annually and named after the author of 'My Brilliant…

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On the move: latest sector appointments

New CEO for Carriageworks, Darwin Festival announces new Chair, and more.

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Budget 2023-24: the sector responds

Live Performance Australia, the National Association for the Visual Arts and other peak bodies respond to Tuesday’s Federal Budget.

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How a focus on storytelling and character equips would-be writers with essential skills

Authenticity and passion are at the core of the courses run by Story Studios Australia.

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Budget 2023-24: What’s in it for the arts?

Nearly $960 million is being directed towards Australia’s cultural sector, including support for arts education and training, and the screen…

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Why queer comic books are the next target of the culture wars

Queer graphic novels are the latest target of moral panic whipped up in the current culture war.

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On the move: latest sector appointments

Geelong Gallery appoints Deputy Director, Queensland Theatre farewells Executive Director, and more.

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Queer culture is under attack: fighting back

How can we reframe the conversation around drag story time events and stand up to the far right?

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Meet Dark Mofo’s new Artistic Director

Chris Twite, an an experienced creative director, curator and producer, will present his first Dark Mofo in 2024.

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On the move: Latest sector appointments

Meet Carclew’s new Chief Executive, Red Stitch GM steps down, and more.

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