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Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on June 24, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Stella, a New Australian Musical: review

By Simon Parris on June 14, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

The Australian Ballet: Romeo and Juliet review [Melbourne 2026]

By Simon Parris on June 7, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Opera Australia: Encore! Songs from the Musicals review

By Simon Parris on May 29, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Opera Australia: Gilbert & Sullivan – A Musical Celebration review [Melbourne 2026]

By Simon Parris on May 24, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Waitress the Musical review [Australia 2026]

By Simon Parris on May 8, 2026 • ( 3 Comments )

South Pacific review

By Simon Parris on August 12, 2012 • ( 10 Comments )

Brimming with topical relevance and romantic poignancy, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s dramatic masterpiece South Pacific is back on stage in Australia, in a celebrated and highly awarded staging.

Eat Pray Laugh! Barry Humphries’ Farewell Tour review

By Simon Parris on July 20, 2012 • ( 1 Comment )

Having held a mirror to Australian society for more than 50 years, master comic performer Barry Humphries shows no signs of slowing down in this “farewell” tour. There is even a brand […]

Cosi Fan Tutte review

By Simon Parris on July 18, 2012 • ( Leave a comment )

Melbourne Opera has built up a stable of talented, entertaining singers, so what better opera than Cosi Fan Tutte, with no less than six major roles, to show off the skills of […]

Queen Lear review

By Simon Parris on July 13, 2012 • ( 2 Comments )

A powerful woman comes to favour her youngest daughter – sound familiar? Even when scheduling this bold adaptation a year ago, MTC could not have foreseen how timely and relevant the concept […]

The Producers review

By Simon Parris on July 12, 2012 • ( 7 Comments )

The Production Company has set a very high standard for their 2012 presentations, gathering a sensational cast for the deliriously funny musical comedy The Producers.

Sondheim to Australia for Rush in Forum

By Simon Parris on June 18, 2012 • ( 1 Comment )

Melbourne musical theatre’s “best kept secret” was officially revealed today when prolific producer John Frost announced his upcoming revival of A Funny Thing Happened on the way to the Forum.

Moonshadow review

By Simon Parris on June 1, 2012 • ( 3 Comments )

After one of the most inscrutable marketing campaigns in recent memory, the veil is finally lifted on brand new musical Moonshadow.

Annie review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on May 30, 2012 • ( 2 Comments )

Ever-loveable orphan Annie has made her way back to musical-loving Melbourne after a two-town tryout up north.

Wagner’s Dream Comes True

By Simon Parris on May 23, 2012 • ( Leave a comment )

When New York’s Metropolitan Opera decided to stage a new production of Wagner’s epic Ring cycle, their first in over 20 years, Director Susan Froemke was there to capture every twist and […]

The Merry Widow review

By Simon Parris on May 21, 2012 • ( 1 Comment )

Given the current financial unrest in Europe, perennial favourite The Merry Widow is perhaps more topical than ever.

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