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

Features

Exit interview: Chris Bendall, Critical Stages Touring

Chris Bendall reflects on nine years at Critical Stages as he shifts his focus from national to local, with a…

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Artists fear impact of Advertiser’s Fringe reviews 'ban'

With Adelaide Fringe not advertising in The Advertiser this year, the paper appears to be striking back by abandoning reviews…

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Review: Djoondal and Perth Moves, Perth Festival

A thrillingly contemporary retelling of an ancient story and a brief but passionate celebration of dance opened this year’s Perth…

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How funding woes inspired a new home for live art

Launceston’s Assembly 197 is a new approach to art-making that celebrates the spirit of community and collaboration.

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On the move: Latest sector appointments

Associate Director Art Museums joins University of Melbourne, Performing Lines TAS Senior Producer resigns, and more.

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Fringe festivals power ahead across three states

As Adelaide Fringe opens, new Fringe Festivals are also springing up in Hobart and on the Mornington Peninsula.

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Shining a queer spotlight on Parramatta

Riverside Theatres Parramatta celebrates the multifaceted nature of the queer experience in its Sydney WorldPride program.

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Theatre review: Seven Sisters, Perth Festival

The latest WAYTCo production is a rich tapestry of story and self-reflection inspired by our connection to the stars.

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On the move: Latest sector appointments

National Portrait Gallery announces new Director, 4A Centre appoints new CEO, and more.

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Theatre review: Happy Meal, Perth Festival

An uplifting and heartfelt production about growing up online.

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