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Hair review [Melbourne 2025]

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OSMaD: Come From Away review

By Simon Parris on December 6, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Paddington the Musical review

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Disney: Hercules review [West End 2025]

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Just For One Day review [London 2025]

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Hair review [Melbourne 2025]

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CLOC Musical Theatre: & Juliet review

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OSMaD: Come From Away review

By Simon Parris on December 6, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

The compassion and generosity of Gander shine again as OSMaD presents a cleverly conceived, emotionally resonant new production of Come From Away.

Paddington the Musical review

By Simon Parris on November 19, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

The gods of musical theatre have certainly looked after this bear. Filled with whimsy and wonder, Paddington the Musical is lovingly and lavishly produced. 

Disney: Hercules review [West End 2025]

By Simon Parris on November 18, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Lavishly produced like a true more-is-more Disney dazzler, Hercules definitely goes the distance but would be far easier to follow if most of the actors were not trying to be louder than […]

Just For One Day review [London 2025]

By Simon Parris on November 14, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

An electric jukebox musical with immense heart, Just For One Day celebrates the fortieth anniversary of legendary world rock event Live Aid, underpinning the sensational music with sobering pathos. 

CLOC Musical Theatre: & Juliet review

By Simon Parris on October 16, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Hit jukebox musical & Juliet roars onto the amateur theatre stage in spectacular style.

The Lucky Country review [Melbourne 2025]

By Simon Parris on October 15, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

The arrival of a new Australian musical is always an event to be celebrated, even more so when the musical is as unique and joyful as Vidya Makan revuesical The Lucky Country.

The Australian Ballet: Manon review [Melbourne 2025]

By Simon Parris on October 11, 2025 • ( 5 Comments )

Making a welcome return to the Melbourne stage after more than ten years, romantic Kenneth MacMillan drama Manon showcases the brightly polished gifts of a new generation of dancers.

The Australian Ballet: Prism review

By Simon Parris on September 26, 2025 • ( 2 Comments )

Simple design provides a clear and unfettered focus on sensational dance as The Australian Ballet premieres new triple bill Prism.

MSO: An Evening on Broadway review

By Simon Parris on September 25, 2025 • ( 4 Comments )

The sterling musicianship of Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is boosted by the real emotion and heart provided by vocalists Josh Piterman and Amy Manford, elevating the lovingly curated program for An Evening On […]

IOpera: The Turn of the Screw review

By Simon Parris on September 18, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

IOpera gives classic English opera The Turn of the Screw the full musical treatment in a suitably spooky production. 

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