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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 )

Melbourne Opera: Don Giovanni review [2026]

By Simon Parris on April 27, 2026 • ( 1 Comment )

Schmigadoon review [Broadway 2026]

By Simon Parris on April 6, 2026 • ( 1 Comment )

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.

An Officer and A Gentleman The Musical review

By Simon Parris on May 19, 2012 • ( 2 Comments )

Director Simon Phillips and team redefine the boundaries of music theatre in this gripping, moving and ultimately uplifting new musical.  

Met Opera Ring Cycle 2012 review

By Simon Parris on May 13, 2012 • ( 12 Comments )

No longer a Ring virgin, I am now a fully qualified Lord of the Ring after sitting through all 19 or so hours of the Met’s epic, and somewhat controversial, new Ring […]

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