Richard speaks with Evelyn Richardson from Live Performance Australia about a recovery plan for the arts industry; Kent Morris from Torch Gallery about Confined 11; and Sarah Goodes from Melbourne Theatre Company about…
Richard talks to the Victorian Minister for Creative Industries Martin Foley about arts funding; Mark Schaller about 'Botanicus Fantasticus'; and Chris Howlett about 'Faces of Our Orchestras'.
Richard speaks with Tai Snaith about creative activities to do with kids; Deanne Gilson about 'Affirmation' at the Koori Heritage Trust; and Janet McLeod about 'Local Laughs Online'.
Richard talks to Annika Kristensen from the Australian Centre for Contemporary Arts about commissioning new digital works; Sarah Lyons from Bunjil Place Gallery about #ArtsInIsolation; and Michael Fitzgerald from Art Monthly Australasia about…
Richard talks to educator Cat Sewell about tapping into kids’ innate ability to play; Nicole Beyer from Theatre Networks Australia about funding; and Angela Savage from Writers Victoria about the writing process.
On this episode Richard discusses ways artists are staying connected to their community and work throughout the pandemic. He speaks to Fleur Kilpatrick for the 'Shoot the Messenger' segment; Adrian Collette AM from…
On this episode of SmartArts, Richard explores the creative ways that arts workers are adapting to the pandemic. He talks to artist and educator Tai Snaith; Greta Bradman of the Arts Wellbeing Collective…
Richard explores the impact of COVID-19 on the arts sector with Daniel Santangeli of Footscray Community Arts Centre, Esther Anatolitis of National Association for the Visual Arts, and Amelia Wallen of West Space.
Richard talks to Jo Lloyd about 'That's Her Name'; Troy Innocent about '64 Ways of Being'; and Mallika Sarahbhai and Nithya Nagarajan about 'Sva Kranti: The Revolution Within'.
On this episode, Richard is joined by Ilbijerri Theatre Company Artistic Director Rachael Maza to talk about Black Ties, playing as part of the Asia TOPA festival in Melbourne, Australia. Also, curator…
Richard talks to David Woods and Jon Haynes about 'The Importance of Being Earnest'; Victor Griss about the Counihan Gallery; and Kim Ho about 'The Great Australian Play'.
Daniel Santangeli reviews theatre with Fleur Kilpatrick, then talks to Phaptawan Suwannakudt about 'Knowledge in Your Hands, Eyes and Mind', then Shelley Lasica about 'The Design Plot' and 'Greater Union'.
Richard talks to Miranda Hill, director of 'Homophonic'; Declan Greene, director of 'Feather in the Web'; and Tomas Parrish, lead actor of 'When the Light Leaves'.
Richard talks to Bernard Caleo about comics; Ben Northey from the MSO about 2001: A Space Odyssey; and Lachlan Philpott and Paul Mac about 'The Rise and Fall of Saint George.'
Richard chats to Bernard Caleo about the latest comics, Theatreworks General Manager Dianne Toulson for their 2020 program and Melinda Martin, Director of Linden New Art for the Linden Postcard Show.
Richard discusses 'Asia TOPA' with Stephen Armstrong and Kate Ben-Tovim; 'The Australian Musical: From the Beginning' with Peter Wyllie Johnston; and arts criticism with Alison Croggon
Midsumma Festival CEO Karen Bryant on their 2020 program; NGV curator Pip Wallis on Keith Haring | Jean-Michel Basquiat: Crossing Lines; Ben Walter on Punk Rock.
What's in a name? Richard speaks with Geelong Arts Centre (formerly called Geelong Performing Arts Centre) CEO Joel McGuinness about the Centre's re-badging, to coincide with a mammoth $38.5 million redevelopment. They chat…
Richard talks to Wesley Enoch about Sydney Festival; Devon Taylor and Penelope Bartlau about 'Drill'; and Victor Griss, Janelle Low and Frances Tapueluelu about 'Language and Liberty'.
Richard talks with Iain Gandage about Perth Festival; Krystalla Pearce and Maja Amanita about She Is Vigilante and Diane Soumilas and Colin Smith about Stories in clay: Arthur Merric Boyd Pottery
Richard starts the show with an interview with playwright Jamaica Zuanetti about her show Thigh Gap, which is showing at La Mama. It is a dark comedy for, by and about millenial…
Richard talks to Simon Abrahams from Melbourne Fringe; Rebecca Lister about 2:20AM; Shareena Clanton and Corey Saylor-Brunskill from Conversations With The Dead.
Richard talks to Petra Kalive about her new musical theatre work, which is an adaptation of Miles Franklin's classic My Brilliant Career. The production will involve a core cast of professionals with…
Richard talks to mentalist Scott Silven about his new shows 'At the Illusionist’s Table' and 'Wonders' which are showing as a part of the Melbourne International Arts Festival. Scott works with…
This week on SmartArts Richard conducts three interviews
1. Richard talks to Matthew Stanton and Abigail Varney about their exhibition 23° and Rising which is showing at the Centre for Contemporary Photography
1. Richard talks to Nicole Beyer of Theatre Network Australia about the Australia Council funding decision and the small- to medium-sized arts organisations that will miss out on funding.
Richard chats to choreographer Nick Power, and dancers Erak Mith and Aaron Lim, about their show Between Tiny Cities. Curator Sophia Cai and artist James Nguyen talk about the exhibition…
This week Richard’s guest include Co-Artistic Director and performer Francis Italiano. Ambera Wellman and Max Dellany on Vulnerability and Doubt. Followed artistic director of the Royal Lyceum Theatre, David Grieg, the playwright…
Richard chats to Alice Lee Holland, Artistic Director of the Australian Youth Dance Festival, about how young people are expressing themselves through the interactive physical art of dance. Circus Oz Artistic Director Rob…
This week on Smart Arts, curator Vipoo Srivilasa joins Richard in the studio to discuss Un-Thaid; an exhibition of work by Thai-Australian artists at Grau Projekt. Playwright Tom Holloway and Associate Director and…
This week's guests include Bernard Caleo talking about 'Drawn Out' and all things comic books and graphic novels. Writer Samah Sabawi discusses the brand new play 'Them' at La Mama, and NGV’s Senior…
This week, Javaad Alipoor the creator of the work The Believers Are But Brothers, provides his insights on how young men are radicalised online. Director Thomas M Wright joins Richard to discuss his…
