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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 Sidney Myer Performing Arts Awards' Facilitator's Prize in 2020. 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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On the move: latest sector appointments

A new AD for Brink Productions, an AD leaves Barking Gecko, and more.

Richard Watts

Nov 6, 2023

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On the move: latest sector appointments

New arts sector appointments at The Australian Ballet, Hazelhurst Arts Centre, ACMI and more.

Richard Watts

Oct 30, 2023

Summer festival season heats up as programs launch nationwide

Adelaide, Perth and Sydney Festivals launched their 2024 programs this week, with Mona Foma waiting eagerly in the wings.

Richard Watts

Oct 27, 2023

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On the move: latest sector appointments

A new CEO at Darwin Entertainment Centre, Flinders Quartet farewells Chair, and more.

Richard Watts

Oct 23, 2023

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Breaking news: Critical Stages goes into liquidation

The Board of Critical Stages Touring has placed the company into liquidation, with the company ceasing to trade and staff…

Richard Watts

Oct 20, 2023

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Musician returns Order Of Australia medal over Voice referendum result

Shane Howard, the singer-songwriter of ‘Solid Rock, Sacred Ground’, has returned his Order of Australia medal in protest at the…

Richard Watts

Oct 18, 2023

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Don Dunstan’s legacy lives on for Adelaide Festival Centre’s 50th anniversary

Public conversations exploring the influence of the arts and the legacy of Don Dunstan will be held as part of…

Richard Watts

Oct 17, 2023

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On the move: latest arts sector appointments

Print Council of Australia welcomes new Director, a new Chair for Adelaide Contemporary Experimental, and more.

Richard Watts

Oct 16, 2023

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Vale Cal Wilson

New Zealand-born, Australian adopted comedian Cal Wilson was one of the kindest and most genuine people in comedy, and will…

Richard Watts

Oct 11, 2023

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Phantom’s Sarah Brightman to star in new Australian production of Sunset Boulevard

‘All right Mr DeMille, I’m ready for my close-up’: Brightman to play deranged silent picture star Norma Desmond in lavish…

Richard Watts

Oct 10, 2023

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