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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News

On the move: Latest sector appointments

Adelaide Festival announces Chief Executive, Sydney Eisteddfod reveals new GM, and more.

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Features

Flexible thinking replaces old subscription models

The pandemic has forced new ways of thinking, including new approaches to subscriptions and seasons.

News

Indie arts spaces defy COVID gloom

From Canberra to East Gippsland, the indie theatre sector shows no sign of calling it quits.

Features

Transforming trauma into art

Three artists describe how they have transmuted personal pain into what they hope will be theatrical gold.

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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.

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