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& Juliet review [Melbourne]

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The Mousetrap review [Melbourne 2023]

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Mary Poppins review [Melbourne 2023]

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Opera Australia: The Phantom of the Opera review [Melbourne 2022]

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Melbourne Opera: Die Walküre [Bendigo 2023]

By Simon Parris on March 27, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Melbourne Opera: Das Rheingold [Bendigo 2023]

By Simon Parris on March 25, 2023 • ( 6 Comments )

The Australian Ballet: Don Quixote review [Melbourne 2023]

By Simon Parris on March 16, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

& Juliet review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on March 10, 2023 • ( 2 Comments )

The Mousetrap review [Melbourne 2023]

By Simon Parris on February 22, 2023 • ( 8 Comments )

tick, tick…BOOM! review [Melbourne 2023]

By Simon Parris on February 8, 2023 • ( 6 Comments )

Melbourne Opera: Die Walküre [Bendigo 2023]

By Simon Parris on March 27, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Bountiful artistic and musical quality continues apace in the second instalment of the Melbourne Opera Bendigo Ring Cycle, as much loved opera Die Walküre takes flight. 

Melbourne Opera: Das Rheingold [Bendigo 2023]

By Simon Parris on March 25, 2023 • ( 6 Comments )

Sparkling with 24 carats talent and artistry, Das Rheingold begins Melbourne Opera’s keenly anticipated, carefully constructed Ring Cycle in winning style.

The Australian Ballet: Don Quixote review [Melbourne 2023]

By Simon Parris on March 16, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

From stage to screen and back to stage, Don Quixote lives anew, lovingly and lavishly refreshed in this highly theatrical, wonderfully entertaining production. As The Australian Ballet celebrates their 60th anniversary year, the […]

Opera Australia: Michael Fabiano in Concert [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on February 13, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

In his first ever Melbourne appearance, globetrotting tenor superstar Michael Fabiano treated local opera lovers to a riveting recital, presenting a thoughtfully curated blend of passionate songs and arias.  In the absence […]

tick, tick…BOOM! review [Melbourne 2023]

By Simon Parris on February 8, 2023 • ( 6 Comments )

One for the fans, tick, tick…BOOM! is given a simple yet creative production that deservedly honours the spirit and talent of Broadway composer Jonathan Larson.

The Australian Ballet School: Summer Season with Butterfly 2022 review

By Simon Parris on December 10, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Having endured three years of various levels of frustrating interruptions, The Australian Ballet School emerges from their cocoon to present a generous, varied program centred upon their charming full-length ballet, Butterfly. 

Friends the Musical Parody review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on December 1, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Classic ‘90s sitcom Friends is lovingly and oh-so-knowingly revived in bumper nostalgia trip, Friends the Musical Parody. 

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat review [Melbourne 2022]

By Simon Parris on November 24, 2022 • ( 1 Comment )

Streamlined and stripped of sophistication, sentimental favourite Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat rests upon the proven attraction of its sunny, clap-a-long familiarity.

A Christmas Carol review [Melbourne 2022]

By Simon Parris on November 23, 2022 • ( 2 Comments )

Artfully produced and lovingly performed, the Old Vic production of A Christmas Carol is seasonal family entertainment at its finest. 

& Juliet review [Broadway]

By Simon Parris on November 20, 2022 • ( 1 Comment )

Musical theatre’s new guilty pleasure, & Juliet is an accelerated endorphin rush that leaves the cheering crowd on a giddy high. 

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