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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Australian musical Driftwood set for New York workshop season

Driftwood the Musical will have an encore season in Melbourne and Sydney before its lead creatives head to the US…

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On the move: latest sector appointments

New Chair at AGSA, Sydney Festival Director’s tenure extended, and more.

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Australian playwright wins Olivier Award for Prima Facie

Suzie Miller’s critically acclaimed ‘Prima Facie’ took home the awards for Best New Play and Best Actress at the 2023…

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Trove saved thanks to $42.2 million Federal lifeline

The Albanese Government has provided digital archive Trove with $33 million over four years plus an additional $9.2 million in…

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On the move: latest sector appointments

New AD for Ten Days on the Island, Vitals appoints new Co-CEO, latest Board appointments and more.

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Exit interview: Annette Downs, Performing Lines TAS

The producer looks back on her experiences with Performing Lines and considers the ways Tasmania has changed in that time.

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How an arts education helps grow mentally healthy children

Opening your own Stagecoach Performing Arts franchise can grow opportunities for young people and help them build the skills they…

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Small presses shine in Stella shortlist

Six ‘culture shifting’ books have been shortlisted for the $60,000 Stella Prize, which recognises the best books by Australian women.

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Collective effort programs 23rd Adelaide Cabaret Festival

Why settle for just one Artistic Director when you can have nine?

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On the move: latest sector appointments

New Board appointments at Perth Festival and Bundanon, AYO announces new CEO, and more.

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