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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Getting the best financial advice for difficult times

Now more than ever, expert financial advice is crucial for artists and arts workers. Four arts accountants provide practical advice…

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How indie theatre-makers are fighting back after COVID-19

Independent theatre companies in Adelaide are preparing to welcome back audiences, but how will a post-COVID world shape their programming?

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Translating business jargon so artists can focus on making art

With tax time looming, it’s more important than ever to find an accountant who understands how the arts sector works…

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$345 million recovery plan to rebuild live performance sector

Peak body Live Performance Australia has unveiled a two-year recovery plan for the sector, including a JobKeeper extensions, a Business…

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Realities of regional life explored in young people’s monologues

A new collection of scripts written by young regional Australians shares their fresh perspectives with the wider theatre community.

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Why supporting local artists makes cultural and financial sense for festivals

While festivals have always championed local artists, such prerogatives will become all the more urgent as we recover from COVID-19,…

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Olivia Ansell appointed as Sydney Festival’s new director

A Sydneysider with a passion for her city's stories, Olivia Ansell's first Sydney Festival program will be presented in 2022.

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Australia's first theatre to reopen on 5 June

On Friday 5 June, Darwin’s Brown’s Mart Theatre will be the first Australian theatre to re-open after COVID-19 restrictions forced…

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Sydney Fringe goes global despite cancelling its 2020 festival

While the 11th Sydney Fringe has been cancelled, an alliance with international Fringe Festivals will ensure important independent works can…

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Artists in iso: Francesca Hiew, Australian String Quartet

The Australian String Quartet's second violinist says she's never enjoyed practicing more.

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