Richard Watts
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Career spotlight: Stage manager
If you enjoy sticking to schedules, problem-solving, and helping people, this could be the career for you. Four stage managers…
More money for the majors
Seven major performing arts companies have received over $650,000 between them to support international engagement.
What science and the arts can teach each other
Not everyone can be Leonardo da Vinci, but working collaboratively across disciplines enriches us all.
Accents on stage: when and why to use them
Accents are an important aspect of the actor’s arsenal but when is it time to fire with both barrels versus…
How not to lose money on your first Fringe show
Advice from the experts on staging a Fringe Festival show without breaking the bank.
Perth Theatre Company cancels remainder of 2015 season
A significant shortfall in corporate and sponsorship support has led to the cancellation of the company’s remaining two productions.
Thirty years of the Melbourne Festival
The 2015 program features increased opportunities for conversation and engagement, as well as the chance to reflect on the Festival's…
Kat Muscat’s life celebrated at emotional Melbourne farewell
The young writer, editor and feminist, who died suddenly last week, was remembered by friends, family and colleagues at the…
Get fracked: Call for Darwin Festival to drop Santos sponsorship
Santos' links to fracking in the NT have prompted artists to call for the Darwin Festival to drop the mining…
UNESCO bid music to Adelaide’s ears
The South Australian capital is angling to join Bogota, Seville, Ghent and Glasgow as the world’s next UNESCO City of…