Richard Watts
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Why it always feels like the festive season
Our major festivals are increasingly finding themselves in competition with the growing number of festivals initiated by arts centres.
A History of the World in 100 Objects from the British Museum
An engaging but occasionally frustrating exhibition tracking humanity’s development from the Stone Age to the Digital Age.
How to facilitate a panel successfully
A great moderator can make the difference between a boring discussion and a memorable one. Here are some tips to…
Performance highlights for 2017
From indie theatre to opera, and classical music to circus, here are our picks for the New Year’s must see…
Versailles: Treasures from the Palace
A fascinating glimpse into the pomp and power of the French court under the reign of the Sun King and…
Encore: the performing arts in 2016
We look back on the year that was and celebrate some of the best work our reviewers saw.
How to succeed in Generation Slashie
Working in multiple roles – for instance as a writer/actor/director/producer – is increasingly common but the multiple satisfactions come with…
Best and worst companies for gender parity
While balance is improving across the sector, some theatre companies still have overwhelmingly male dominated repertoire.
MONA to create Truth & Reconciliation Park
Australia is dotted with cenotaphs but the wars on our own soil have gone unrecognised, until now.
The risky business of political theatre
Sometimes derided, in the right hands political theatre can be a powerful call to arms.