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SmartArts

Visual art, theatre, film and literature. Segments include: - "Art Attack" - fortnightly visual arts reviews with Ace Wagstaff and Tai Snaith. - "Shoot the Messenger" - fortnightly theatre news & reviews with Fleur Kilpatrick. - "Drawn Out" - monthly chat about comic books and graphic novels with Bernard Caleo. Please email talks@rrr.org.au for all interview requests. About the Presenter Richard Watts has many years experience working in the arts industry, including five years as the Artistic

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45:09

SmartArts - 20 January 2020

SmartArts ·

2020/02/20

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 Annika Aitken discusses the Japanese Modernism exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria, and Victorian Opera CEO Elizabeth Hill-Cooper chats about their production Salome.

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45:43

SmartArts - 13 February 2020

SmartArts ·

2020/02/13

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 spoke to Victor Griss from Counihan Gallery. The gallery is expanding and has three new exhibitions. f_OCUS features women’s works from their collection. Histrionic and Screen Time examine the interconnected phenomena of online culture and surveillance culture.Finally Richard spoke to playwright Kim

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56:14

SmartArts - 6 February 2020

SmartArts ·

2020/02/06

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, and The Feather in the Web. This segment contains explicit content.Then Daniel talks to Phaptawan Suwannakudt about Knowledge in Your Hands, Eyes and Mind. This work focuses on a temple Phaptawan grew up around, and the art of temple murals. The title refers to knowledge acquired through

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42:04

Smart Arts - 30 January 2020

SmartArts ·

2020/01/30

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 is a contemporary Australian play with a very unusual and challenging main character. Declan describes the play as "super fun and then then it's super not fun". Finally Richard speaks with Tomas Parrish who plays the lead role in When the Light Leaves which is a play about assisted dying. If you

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46:17

SmartArts - 23 January 2020

SmartArts ·

2020/01/23

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 Ben Northey, the conductor of Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, about the upcoming performance of 2001: A Space Odyssey. Ben discusses the role of a conductor and how he found himself in this role of artistic leader and “benevolent dictator”.Finally Richard talks to playwright Lachlan Philpott and

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39:38

Smartarts - 19 December 2019

SmartArts ·

2019/12/19

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.

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55:46

SmartArts - 12 December 2019

SmartArts ·

2019/12/12

Richard discusses a program overview of Asia TOPA with Artistic Director Stephen Armstrong and Associate Director Kate Ben-Tovim. Armstrong says that one of the major themes running through the program is "how the past is a ballast for the present and the future."Richard discusses a new book The Australian Musical: From the Beginning with Co-author Peter Wyllie Johnston. This comprehensive history is a work of passion from two people who have a lifetime love of musical theatre. Wyllie

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40:18

SmartArts - 5 December 2019

SmartArts ·

2019/12/05

CEO at Midsumma Festival Karen Bryant joins Richard to discuss some of the highlights of the upcoming festival, whick takes over Melbourne, Australia for an epic 22-day celebration of queer arts and culture in January and February. Also on the show, Contemporary Art Curator at National Gallery of Victoria Pip Wallis previews the world premiere exhibition Keith Haring | Jean-Michel Basquiat: Crossing Lines, showing at the NGV International until April 2020. Lastly, Artistic Director at

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48:12

SmartArts - 28 November 2019

SmartArts ·

2019/11/28

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 about how the Centre will cater to Geelong's diverse and evolving arts ecosystem as the city continues to grow, and look ahead to some highlights from the Centre's eclectic program.He's also joined by celebrated contemporary artist Louise Weaver to talk about her

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45:28

SmartArts - 21 November 2019

SmartArts ·

2019/11/21

Richard talks to Wesley Enoch, the Artistic Director of Sydney Festival 2020. They discuss Sydney Festival's extraordinary contribution of commissioning 46 new works from both Australian and International artists.Following that Richard talks to Women's Circus Executive Producer Devon Taylor and Creative Director Penelope Bartlau about their new show Drill. Drill explores the alternative history of the drill hall within which Women's Circus meets. Their focus on women, trans and non-binary

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44:01

SmartArts - 14 November 2019

SmartArts ·

2019/11/15

Richard starts the show with the Drawn Out comics segment with Bernard Caleo. The discussion has a focus on new works by Australian artists. They discuss Deep Breaths by Chris Gooch, Bad Gateway by Simon Hanselmann, The Chant of the Big Black Birds by Simon McKeown, and The Adventures of Anders by Gregory Mackay.Next up Richard talks to Anni Davey, who's the Artistic Director of The Flying Fruit Fly Circus, about the upcoming Borderville Circus Festival. The Flying Fruit Fly Circus has been

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48:56

SmartArts - 7 November 2019

SmartArts ·

2019/11/07

Richard talks to Iain Grandage, the artistic director from the Perth Festival, about the 2020 program. Iain is the first Perth local to hold this position and has brought a strong Indigenous focus to the program. Next up is writer/director Krystalla Pearce and writer Maja Amanita discussing the new show She Is Vigilante. This is a series of short plays put on by Theatre Works. The show had an open call for both writers and actors with the aim of opening up the theatre to new practitioners

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58:51

SmartArts - 31 October 2019

SmartArts ·

2019/10/31

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 women.Next up we hear from Matt Lutton regarding the Malthouse 2020 program. In their 30th year Malthouse have created a program that encapsulates the very DNA of the Malthouse, and celebrates local artists.Richard then talks to Dancehouse artistic director Angela Coquet and dancer and choreographer Jozsef Trefeli

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41:03

SmartArts - 24 October 2019

SmartArts ·

2019/10/24

Richard talks to Simon Abrahams, the creative director & CEO of Melbourne Fringe. The Fringe has set up a new home called Common Rooms at Trades Hall where they will be running productions throughout the year. He hopes the shows will capture The Fringe's feeling of rebellion, inclusivity and support of independent arts.Next Richard talks to playwright, director, performer and producer Rebecca Lister about her new work 2:20AM. The play covers the sensitive topic of suicide from the

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49:38

SmartArts - 17 October 2019

SmartArts ·

2019/10/17

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 students in supporting roles, and will be showing at Monash University's Alexander Theatre.Next Richard speaks to Stewart Laing who's the director of The End of Eddy, which will be showing at the Malthouse Theatre. This work centres around the experiences of a gay teenage boy in a small

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36:12

SmartArts - 3 October 2019

SmartArts ·

2019/10/03

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 audiences to delve into the world of imagination.The next interview is with artists Bruce Gladwin and Scott Price about their theatre production 'The Shadow Whose Prey the Hunter Becomes' which is also showing at the Melbourne International Arts Festival. This is a challenging but important work

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38:50

SmartArts - 29 August 2019

SmartArts ·

2019/08/29

This week on SmartArts Richard conducts three interviews1. Richard talks to Matthew Stanton and Abigail Varney about their exhibition 23° and Rising which is showing at the Centre for Contemporary Photography2. Richard talks to Anne Ekenes who is the CEO and Artistic Director of Panta Rei Danseteater regarding the works I Wish Her Welland Lullaby which are showing at Monash University’s Alexander Theatre3. Richard talks to Fiona Sweet who is the creative director of the Ballarat Foto

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41:23

SmartArts - 15 August 2019

SmartArts ·

2019/08/15

Richard conducts three interviews.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.2. Richard talks to Simon Abrahams, the creative director and CEO of Melbourne Fringe, about some of the exciting events in this year's festival.3. Richard talks to writer Daniel Keene and director Beng Oh about Wild Cherries, a show about modern slavery that's coming up at

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48:58

SmartArts - 8 August 2019

SmartArts ·

2019/08/08

1. Richard talks to Ciaran Begley and James Nguyen about their show Hell is Other People which is showing at Gertrude Contemporary2. Interview with Steven Mitchell Wright and Alexandra Hines about their new show Let Men Tremble by the Danger Ensemble. Steven is the Company Artistic Director for Danger Ensemble and Director of the work. Alexandra is a member of the ensemble. Let Men Tremble is showing at Theatre Works.3. Richard talks to playwright Anchuli Felicia King about her new show

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41:24

SmartArts - 1 August 2019

SmartArts ·

2019/08/01

Richard and Bernard Caleo discuss comics in their monthly Drawn Out comics segment.Richard talks to Director Briony Dunn and actor Caroline Lee about the play 'night, Mother, which is showing at Chapel Off Chapel. This discussion centres on the topic of suicide. If this brings up any issues for you, please ring Lifeline on 13 11 14. This segment runs from 12:02 until 26:38.Richard interviews Tilly Boleyn, the Curator of Disposable, an exhibition that talks about waste using a combination of

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