Richard Watts
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Learning from our art mistakes (from the archives)
We learn by failing, but rarely talk about it. Here, artists and arts workers from diverse sectors reflect on what…
Decision to axe UWA Publishing met with outrage
The 85-year-old university publishing house is to be closed – a move which has alarmed and angered the literary sector.
Born from chaos, Barking Gecko Theatre is 30 years strong
Given the current state of arts funding, Artistic Director Luke Kerridge is taking hope from the turbulent birth of Barking…
Perth Festival dedicates first week exclusively to First Nations
A celebration of place and people, the 2020 Festival acknowledges millennia of cultural practice and the strength and breadth of…
Sydney Festival becomes Australia’s single largest commissioner of new work
Festivals play a vital role in commissioning and co-commissioning work from small to medium companies and independents. Without them, the…
Skilling up actors for the long haul
A new website designed to help actors plan and prepare for a long-term career has been launched in Sydney.
The power of art in the face of oppression
Gripped by violent protests, the Chilean capital of Santiago has been buoyed by a creative outburst in the face of…
Nurturing performing arts students ready for any role
A unique creative hub, Federation University’s Arts Academy in Ballarat will train versatile and adaptable performers with skills that prepare…
Adelaide Festival celebrates 60th anniversary by going carbon neutral
A focus on access, environmental sustainability, and programming that grapples with some of the great moral questions of our time:…
Exit interview: Sam Strong, Queensland Theatre
As he leaves his role as AD of Queensland Theatre, Strong reflects on his triumphs and regrets after four years…