On this episode Richard discusses ways artists are staying connected to their community and work throughout the pandemic.

He speaks with Fleur Kilpatrick for their regular segment Shoot the Messenger. However, instead of…

On this episode of SmartArts, Richard explores the creative ways that arts workers are adapting to the pandemic.

He talks to Tai Snaith about the art projects she's doing with her kids. Tai…

On this week’s episode Richard explores the impact of COVID-19 on the arts sector.

Richard talks to Daniel Santangeli, Artistic Director & Co-CEO of Footscray Community Arts Centre which is a part of…

Richard speaks with playwright Merrilee Moss about her new work Running with Emus. Moss was inspired to write this work when she moved to a country town and was "thrust into the…

Our very own Richard Watts has been awarded a huge prize as part of the Sidney Myer Performing Arts Awards in recognition of his “extraordinary commitment and work”, which includes (of course) his…

Richard talks to Jo Lloyd about her entrance in the 2020 Keir Choreographic Awards semi-finals. Lloyd says that the competition format creates a rigid framework, but the results can be quite diverse. Lloyd's…

Richard talks to David Woods and Jon Haynes about The Importance of Being Earnest. They discussed how to move a classic work like this beyond being “comfort food” for the audience.

Richard then…

This week's SmartArts is hosted by Daniel Santangeli, filling in for Richard Watts.

Daniel reviews theatre with Fleur Kilpatrick on the regular Shoot the Messenger segment. They discuss Birdoir, New Balance…

Richard talks with Miranda Hill, the director of Homophonic, which is a Midsumma show of queer contemporary classical music.

Then he speaks with Declan Greene, director of Feather in the Web, which…

Richard and Bernard Caleo discuss comics in the monthly Drawn Out segment. This month they talk about Ubby’s Underdogs by Brenton McKenna and My Big Life by Bailey Sharpe.

Then Richard talks to…