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

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Immerse yourself in the future of art and technology at Electric Dreams

A three day conference as part of Adelaide Fringe is exploring the future of storytelling through immersive technology, virtual reality…

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Library collection inspires $20,000 Shortstacks short film prize

Filmmakers of all ages and levels of experience create with rare collection items when they enter the State Library of…

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How would an Oscar change your life? (from the archives)

Fame, fortune and your pick of the best projects – or over-exposure, exploitation and unhappiness? What happens when you win…

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Vale Tom Long

Respected as a fine actor and a kind, loving and modest man, Long died aged 51 after battling with encephalitis…

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Vale Anne Phelan, actor and activist

Remembered for her integrity and generosity as much as for her long stage and screen career, the actor Anne Phelan…

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Queen's Birthday Honours 2019

From high-profile actors and established producers to community champions of music and dance, members of the creative industries have been…

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New Minister for the Arts appointed by PM

Paul Fletcher, the Liberal Member for Bradfield, has replaced Victorian Senator Mitch Fifield as Federal Minister for Communications and the…

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Greens launch arts policy in election lead-up

$150 million to employ artists in schools as part of a scheme to foster young people’s creativity, and restoring Australia…

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The waning shadow of the Tasmanian Gothic

Tasmanian artists are increasingly exploring themes which speak to contemporary life, including the island's history of protest and activism.

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Vale T. E. Lewis

The Aboriginal actor, who starred in The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith and The Shadow King, has died in Katherine aged…

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