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 2019 Sidney Myer Performing Arts Awards' Facilitator's Prize. 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

The art of lobbying

Government relations expert Neil Pharaoh says the arts sector needs to improve its messaging when lobbying politicians, and offers some…

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Arts, activism and audio: The ArtsHubbub episode two

In the second episode of our monthly podcast we speak about politics in art and the importance of reaching an…

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Review: Hecate, Perth Festival (WA)

The first ever adaptation of Macbeth in the Noongar language of southwestern WA is ambitious, important and highly entertaining.

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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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