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 early 2020. He received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Green Room Awards Association in 2021, and a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in June 2024. Photo: Fiona Hamilton. Follow Richard on Bluesky @richardthewatts.bsky.social and Instagram @richard.l.watts

Richard Watts's Latest Articles

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Australia’s longest-running actor training program has been renewed

Dr Jo Loth, Director of Drama at The National Drama School, discusses her approach to actor training and the rationale…

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Theatre review: All the Shining Lights, HotHouse Theatre

This engaging work for families leans into its specificity to tell a universal tale of courage, community and intergenerational friendship.

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On the move: Latest sector appointments

New staff join The Unconformity, new Board member for La Boite Theatre, and more.

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Sydney WorldPride to showcase the best in queer art and culture

Described as ‘a mega Mardi Gras’, Sydney WorldPride features a carefully curated cultural program and artists from around the world.

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Emilia Bassano: From dark lady to shining star

The story of a groundbreaking Elizabethan poet is reclaimed and celebrated in this new stage production. But what’s Emilia’s connection…

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Child abuse accusations shock Qld arts sector

A senior figure in the performing arts has been charged with multiple sexual offences against boys as young as 12…

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On the move: Latest sector appointments

Liquid Architecture appoints Co-Directors, new board member joins STCSA and more.

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Arts alliance aims to reconnect community

Conceived in the depths of lockdown, a new one-off festival aims to reconnect communities in Melbourne’s western suburbs.

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Theatre review: Girls & Boys, MTC

Despite a fine performance from Nikki Shiels, this MTC production of Dennis Kelly’s powerful script is enervated and underwhelming.

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On the move: Latest sector appointments

New AD for Polyglot, new Chair for Feast, meet PICA’s CEO, and more.

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