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

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Fringe cheaper for artists but not everyone is happy

New funding will ensure Adelaide Fringe is more affordable for artists but some argue the money could be better targeted…

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Queensland Theatre scoops Matilda Awards

The best of the state’s 2016 theatre productions were celebrated at Monday night’s award ceremony.

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The Year I Was Born

This Argentinean/Chilean production is both a compelling piece of theatre and a deeply moving act of remembrance and reconciliation.

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A O Lang Pho

This playful, exhilarating work by Nouveau Cirque du Vietnam explores the changing pace of modern life as the city encroaches…

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The Gabriels: Election Year in the Life of One Family

Richard Nelson's portrait of an American family struggling with grief, debt and political turmoil is as epic as it is…

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Flit

A contemporary song cycle about human migration, Flit suffered from poor sound which detracted from its imaginative staging.

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Maximising your relationship with Council

Local government is a key source of arts funding for many; here are some tips on optimising such relationships.

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A toolkit for a healthier arts sector

The long-term aim of the Arts Wellbeing Collective isn’t just about making individuals more resilient; it’s about developing a stronger,…

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Nostalgia is a dirty word for arts programmers

From rock concerts at wineries to day-time concerts at performing arts centres, programmers have found ways to engage ageing audiences…

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Ditch the director!

Why do Australian festivals have a mania for moving their Artistic Directors on after only three or four years?

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