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

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…

Features

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…

Career Advice

So you want my arts job: Circus Rigger

Working behind the scenes in the circus sector isn’t for everyone, but if you have a good head for heights…

Features

Exit interview: Lee Lewis, Artistic Director, Griffin Theatre

After eight years at Griffin, Lee Lewis is moving on to a new role at Queensland Theatre. She reflects on…

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ArtsHub’s 2020 Musical Theatre Calendar

From independent productions to the touring commercial juggernauts, here are some musical dates for your diary in the months to…

News

First ever impact study of SA's small to medium sector launched

1.8 million people experienced the work made by South Australia’s small to medium arts sector in 2018, according to a…

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Library collection inspires $20,000 Shortstacks short film prize

Filmmakers of all ages and levels of experience create with rare collection items when they enter the State Library of…

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American Psycho The Musical wins nine Sydney Theatre Awards

Other winners on the night included the Belvoir/Co-Curious co-production Counting and Cracking, STC’s The Beauty Queen of Leenane, and Apocalypse…

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