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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Career Advice

Why exercise is good for your art (from the archives)

A dancer, a pianist and a vocal coach discuss the benefits of fitness on their respective practices.

News

Circus Oz: Company members respond

68 Circus Oz company members have issued a rebuttal to the Board statement released earlier this month.

Features

The headlines that made 2021

Need a recap on the year that was? Here’s a handy summary of 2021's major news stories to reflect upon…

Features

From ballet to Broadway: dancers learn new steps

Two dancers at The Australian Ballet are plunging headlong into the world of musical theatre.

News

On the move: Latest sector appointments

Executive Director joins Sydney Dance Company, Barking Gecko appoints CEO, Circa’s inaugural patron, and more.

Features

fortyfivedownstairs plans to stick around despite development woes

The multi-arts space is threatened by a neighbouring development but has no plans to call it quits.

News

New music hub will grow and strengthen sector

Music Market is the latest aspect of the Victorian Government’s $22 million Music Works initiative to come to fruition.

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News

On the move: Latest sector appointments

Sydney Symphony CEO cites politically architected harassment as she steps down, Melbourne Writers Festival appoints new CEO, and more.

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Creating enriching environments where children can thrive

If you have a passion for the performing arts and an interest in childhood development, becoming a Stagecoach Performing Arts…

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Circus Oz to wind up

The iconic Australian company is to cease trading following the Board’s failure to secure the agreement of Company Members to…

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