Judith Lucy joins Richard Watts on Smart Arts to chat about reviving her acting chops for the leading role of Winnie in the new MTC adaptation of his modern classic Happy Days, as…

Comedian Zoë Coombs Marr covers every single thing in her whole life with her upcoming show at MICF; Dr. Jen explains why we struggle to remember early childhood memories; the team shares stories…

Join Richard Watts in the studio with Liz Knowles, the new Executive Director of Arts Project Australia about their upcoming 50th Anniversary, Tai Snaith for the fortnightly review of current Melbourne exhibitions, and…

Linguist Kate Burridge explains the Aussie iconic phrase ‘Yeah, Nah’; Foodie Michael Harden makes a case for beans and legumes; Writer Maxine Beneba Clarke and director Tariro Mavondo talks about adapting The Hate…

Richard Watts is back in the studio to chat to director Gary Abrahams and actress Evelyn Krape on the production of Yentl, an adaptation of a Yiddish short story.

Plus, S.Shakthidharan, the…

Hamish and Gemma have a chat with award winning queer director Kathryn Yates about her theatre performce, ALTAR, featuring as part of Midsumma. They also welcome First Nations artist, writer, producer, and bakery-enthusiast…

Actor Jay Laga’aia chats about playing the iconic character of Vince Fontaine in the Grease musical; Michael Harden explains why Bangkok should be your next food destination; Nat shares her favorite swimming spots…

Jess McEvoy talks about their solo rock musical, 'The Show,' and the way that the show came about naturally after years of performing as a singer-songwriter between Naarm and New York City.

Sandrine…

SmartArts' 19th birthday was celebrated on the day of broadcast (December 14, 2023), which was also Richard's last show for 2023!

Richard is joined by Liam James, Deputy Director of Linden New Art…

Host Kirby Fary fills in for Dylan and chats to Michael Shaik, a member of Free Palestine Melbourne, about his decades-long activism and how supporters can avoid burnout.

La Trobe University PhD candidate…