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Come From Away review [Melbourne 2021]

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Shrek the Musical review [Melbourne]

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The Australian Ballet: Summertime at the Ballet review

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Melbourne Opera: Das Rheingold review

By Simon Parris on February 4, 2021 • ( 3 Comments )

Frank Van Straten: Hanky-Panky book review

By Simon Parris on February 3, 2021 • ( 2 Comments )

Come From Away review [Melbourne 2021]

By Simon Parris on January 28, 2021 • ( 2 Comments )

David McAllister: Soar book review

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Who’s Your Baghdaddy review

By Simon Parris on June 25, 2020 • ( 1 Comment )

The Australian Ballet: Summertime at the Ballet review

By Simon Parris on February 27, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

With gala presentation Summertime at the Ballet, The Australian Ballet makes a triumphant return to the stage, the stellar quality testament to the sheer determination and dedication of the dancers and musicians to […]

Frank Van Straten: Hanky-Panky book review

By Simon Parris on February 3, 2021 • ( 2 Comments )

In the new book Hanky-Panky, masterly arts historian Frank Van Straten shines the spotlight on prolific arts impresario Ernest C. Rolls, whose extravagant stage productions entertained Australia in the 1920s and 1930s.

David McAllister: Soar book review

By Simon Parris on October 1, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Bright and brisk, David McAllister’s autobiography Soar: A Life Freed by Dance nimbly chronicles the sacrifices, setbacks and successes of a life devoted to dance. Supportively co-authored by journalist Amanda Dunn, Soar […]

Who’s Your Baghdaddy review

By Simon Parris on June 25, 2020 • ( 1 Comment )

A trailblazing experiment to be treasured, supported and admired, the live online season of Who’s Your Baghdaddy (or How I Started the Iraq War) is an imaginative blend of musical theatre prowess, […]

The Australian Ballet: Volt review

By Simon Parris on March 14, 2020 • ( 2 Comments )

The Australian Ballet returns the mixed contemporary program to the stage, showcasing the depth of talent in the company with Volt. Bookended by an almost too well-matched pair of Wayne McGregor works, […]

Melbourne Theatre Company: Emerald City review

By Simon Parris on March 12, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

The noble intention of Melbourne Theatre Company’s celebration of 50 years of David Williamson plays misfires with a bland revival of 1987 hit Emerald City, a play that proves more tepid talkfest […]

Victorian Opera: Salome review

By Simon Parris on February 26, 2020 • ( 2 Comments )

Victorian Opera begins 2020 in absolute peak form, presenting Richard Strauss’ Salome on a grand scale.

Melbourne Theatre Company: Torch the Place review

By Simon Parris on February 15, 2020 • ( 1 Comment )

Deftly blending uproarious humour with affecting pathos, Benjamin Law’s Torch the Place is a triumph. Having supported the writing of Law’s first play through their visionary NEXT STAGE program, Melbourne Theatre Company […]

Melbourne Opera: Fidelio review

By Simon Parris on February 6, 2020 • ( 3 Comments )

Melbourne Opera adds to the celebrations of Beethoven’s 250th birthday with a splendidly sung revival of their 2013 staging of Fidelio.

Melbourne Theatre Company: Home, I’m Darling review

By Simon Parris on January 25, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Melbourne Theatre Company welcomes the new decade with an Australian premiere that is as lavishly produced as it is splendidly performed. If only Home, I’m Darling had something more substantial to say.

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