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

Are arts grants applications blocked by classist language?

Applying for a grant shouldn't require a specific language but for some there is a class barrier that prevents application.

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Review: Bunggul, Perth Festival (WA)

A transcendent meeting of musical traditions and a superb tribute to the life and artistry of the late Geoffrey Gurrumul…

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Review: Bennelong, Perth Festival (WA)

Bangarra Dance Theatre’s exploration of the life of Woollarawarre Bennelong is a potent, powerful and polished work of art.

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Farewelling 40 years of history as a new chapter begins

As Metro Arts prepares to relocate to a new home in Brisbane’s West End, the organisation is throwing a festival…

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Michael Williams exits the Wheeler Centre

Williams is stepping down as Director of the Wheeler Centre after a decade of conversation, podcasts and ideas.

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Vale Garry Ginivan

Across his 42 year career, Ginivan was committed to providing quality musical theatre for children and families as well as…

Career Advice

Cultivating resilience in the face of chaos (from the archives)

Connectedness, self-care, a playful outlook and finding meaning in difficult experiences can help you bounce back from setbacks.

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One day I’ll turn that idea into reality

Will you take that leap from turning your idea into a reality? Many people have a short script or screenplay…

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Soft power: the arts of diplomacy (from the archives)

Cultural diplomacy helps advance Australian influence and fund global arts engagement but also puts political pressure on artists.

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Immerse yourself in the future of art and technology at Electric Dreams

A three day conference as part of Adelaide Fringe is exploring the future of storytelling through immersive technology, virtual reality…

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