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Melbourne Opera: Il Trovatore review

By Simon Parris on August 24, 2026 • ( 3 Comments )

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on August 9, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Six the Musical review [Melbourne 2026]

By Simon Parris on July 30, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Steel Magnolias review [Melbourne 2026]

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

Clovelly Fox Productions: Grey Gardens review

By Simon Parris on July 22, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Pretty Woman the Musical review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on July 17, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Newsies review

By Simon Parris on April 10, 2012 • ( 6 Comments )

Wow! A palpable hit, Newsies exudes charm, flair and lashings of male energy that are bound to ensure a run far beyond the limited season currently advertised.

Leap of Faith review

By Simon Parris on April 9, 2012 • ( 1 Comment )

Based on the largely forgotten 1992 movie, Leap of Faith leapt into town due to the availability of the prestigious St James Theater and the perceived lack of competition for Best Musical. […]

Evita review

By Simon Parris on April 8, 2012 • ( 4 Comments )

What kind of goddess has lived among us?

Man in Chair presents Catch Me If You Can

By Simon Parris on April 2, 2012 • ( Leave a comment )

Same composers, same era, same director and choreographer, same designers, same Broadway theatre, even some of the same stars – why did Catch Me If You Can flop where Hairspray shone?

The Production Company Season 2012

By Simon Parris on March 28, 2012 • ( Leave a comment )

The Production Company today announced the three fabulous Broadway musicals that make up their exciting 2012 season.

La Traviata Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour review

By Simon Parris on March 25, 2012 • ( 16 Comments )

An artistic triumph on every level, La Traviata cements Australia’s position as an international opera destination. There was trepidation in approaching this outdoor spectacle, a fear that overblown “if you build it, […]

Sneak Peek: Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour La Traviata

By Simon Parris on March 23, 2012 • ( 4 Comments )

Anticipation for Saturday night’s premiere of Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour La Traviata is at fever pitch in Sydney, the city decked out in festive posters and flags and that huge crane […]

The Rake’s Progess Review

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

Victorian Opera has attracted a highly talented team to stage this rarely seen opera, ensuring a remarkable production. Stravinsky’s music cannot quite be described as melodic, but it is certainly interesting and […]

La Cage aux Folles review

By Simon Parris on March 17, 2012 • ( 3 Comments )

A top-notch cast brings perennial favourite La Cage aux Folles glittering back to life in this ambitious staging by Quirky Productions. Still as current as today’s headlines, ever loveable La Cage envelopes […]

An Interview with Amanda Harrison and Ben Mingay

By Simon Parris on March 14, 2012 • ( Leave a comment )

On the eve of rehearsals for An Officer and a Gentleman, I caught up with stars Amanda Harrison and Ben Mingay and heard all about the excitement of being part of a […]

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