Richard Watts
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Art in the raw
The work presented at This is Not Art is risk-taking, experimental, and sometimes unfinished – and that's what makes it…
The art of football
With the AFL and NRL grand finals almost upon us, we examine the allure sport holds for artists across all…
Singing about the love that dare not speak its name
Sydney is set to host the world premiere of a new musical inspired by E.M. Forster’s Maurice and Shakespeare’s Hamlet.
Theatre Works opens its doors to the under 12s
Kaleidoscope is a new mini-festival designed to introduce children and their families to participatory art experiences.
Tasmania mourns arts advocate Jeremy Ball
A passionate supporter of the arts, Launceston’s Deputy Mayor died in a car accident on Monday.
Proactive approach required on cultural diversity
Can major companies learn from a Melbourne artist’s hands-on approach to recruiting culturally diverse audiences?
11 intriguing shows to see at Melbourne Fringe
Over 400 shows involving more than 5000 artists feature in this year’s Fringe; choosing what to see doesn’t have to…
Australian Ballet’s 2015 season intensifies national and international focus
A new production of Sleeping Beauty directed by Artistic Director David McAllister features in the touring program.
Family drama pushes buttons at QTC
Theatremaker Todd MacDonald has made art out of one of his daughter's Tuberous Sclerosis diagnosis and its impact on his…
Yirra Yaakin revisit King Hit
Originally staged in 1997, this critically acclaimed play strikes at the very heart of the Stolen Generation.