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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On the move: Latest sector appointments

New Executive Officer joins Flying Arts Alliance, new Board members for Screen Australia and the MSO, and more.

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New biennial festival puts dance in the FRAME

FRAME: A biennial of dance will present a broad picture of contemporary dance practices across live performances, talks, labs, films,…

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National Cultural Policy: Peak bodies urge PM to support ‘full investment’

20 organisations from multiple sectors have signed a letter to the PM urging a whole of government approach to the…

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On the move: Latest sector appointments

Australian Art Orchestra announce new AD, Executive Director departs Open House Melbourne, and more.

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How to be an effective arts advocate (from the archives)

You don’t have to be a well-paid political lobbyist or have a weekly radio program to be an arts advocate.…

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Open the Studios door to professional practice

From stage and screen acting to writing and directing, NIDA Open Studios help bridge the skills gap holding back professional…

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$2 million bequest for independent dance sector is 'truly unprecedented'

Fellowships for 10 mid-career artists and 10 independent artists are 'potentially life changing,' says choreographer Lucy Guerin.

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Australia’s longest-running actor training program has been renewed

Dr Jo Loth, Director of Drama at The National Drama School, discusses her approach to actor training and the rationale…

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Theatre review: All the Shining Lights, HotHouse Theatre

This engaging work for families leans into its specificity to tell a universal tale of courage, community and intergenerational friendship.

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On the move: Latest sector appointments

New staff join The Unconformity, new Board member for La Boite Theatre, and more.

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