Category: Reviews

The Rabbits review

By Simon Parris on October 9, 2015 • ( 2 Comments )

Defying classification, The Rabbits blends opera, music theatre, and gentle pop music in a finely crafted theatrical experience.

CLOC Musical Theatre: The Drowsy Chaperone review

By Simon Parris on October 6, 2015 • ( 3 Comments )

A perfect fit to the musical comedy genre that has served them so well, CLOC Musical Theatre’s production of The Drowsy Chaperone lives up to the expected standard of high production values […]

Victorian Opera: The Grumpiest Boy in the World review

By Simon Parris on October 3, 2015 • ( 4 Comments )

Demonstrating yet again their absolute commitment to both new works and young singers, Victorian Opera presents the world premiere of the delightful new opera The Grumpiest Boy in the World.

Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games review

By Simon Parris on October 1, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

The original spirituality, raw talent and Irish charm of Riverdance are all but lost in this flashy, simplistic, clichéd presentation.

Lyric Opera of Melbourne: Stella review

By Simon Parris on September 26, 2015 • ( 1 Comment )

Brimming with rapturous Puccini-esque music and sung by a wonderfully well-matched cast of five, Lyric Opera of Melbourne’s hand-polished production of long lost Melbourne opera Stella is a gem.

John & Jen review

By Simon Parris on September 19, 2015 • ( 1 Comment )

A pair of high quality performances anchors a lovingly staged boutique presentation of Andrew Lippa and Tom Greenwald’s 1995 musical John & Jen.

The Australian Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty review

By Simon Parris on September 16, 2015 • ( 7 Comments )

Lavish production values and wonderful dance combine for a world class, highly traditional new staging of evergreen classic The Sleeping Beauty.

Mother, Wife and the Complicated Life review

By Simon Parris on September 9, 2015 • ( 1 Comment )

A terrific cast, strong production values and lashings of real heart set Mother, Wife and the Complicated Life apart from similar “girls night out” revuesicals.

MSO: An Evening with Renee Fleming review

By Simon Parris on September 4, 2015 • ( 2 Comments )

In a highly artistic program of great integrity, Renée Fleming and Melbourne Symphony Orchestra present a thoughtfully curated program of musical treasures, eschewing the chocolate box greatest hit parade that is surely […]