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Mary Poppins review [Melbourne 2023]

By Simon Parris on February 4, 2023 • ( 8 Comments )

The Australian Ballet School: Summer Season with Butterfly 2022 review

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

Friends the Musical Parody review [Melbourne]

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

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat review [Melbourne 2022]

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

A Christmas Carol review [Melbourne 2022]

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

& Juliet review [Broadway]

By Simon Parris on November 20, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Melbourne Theatre Company: Black is the New White review

By Simon Parris on October 6, 2019 • ( 2 Comments )

Christmas arrives early, as uproariously funny romantic comedy Black is the New White ties a big fluffy bow around the shared commonality of family politics, the delicate delineation of race relations and […]

IOpera: Jonny Strikes Up! review

By Simon Parris on October 5, 2019 • ( 1 Comment )

Adventurous opera lovers of Melbourne were treated to a one-night-only concert of 1926 German opera Jonny Strikes Up!, giving the work its long overdue Australian premiere.

From Broadway to La Scala 2019 review

By Simon Parris on September 27, 2019 • ( 12 Comments )

In its third incarnation, From Broadway to La Scala nimbly sidesteps the law of diminishing returns, showcasing a terrific sextet of stage talents in a generous, well considered program.

Opera Australia: Ghost Sonata review

By Simon Parris on September 26, 2019 • ( 1 Comment )

Opera Australia again revels in the creative freedom of presenting a modern opera in a smaller venue, following up 2018 success Metamorphosis by presenting Aribert Reimann’s 1984 chamber opera Ghost Sonata at […]

The Australian Ballet: Peter Wright’s The Nutcracker review

By Simon Parris on September 21, 2019 • ( 2 Comments )

Cherished on every ballet world stage, The Nutcracker can be enjoyed at any time of year, especially as presented in The Australian Ballet’s decadently sumptuous production.

Melbourne Opera: Norma review

By Simon Parris on September 18, 2019 • ( 4 Comments )

Readily meeting sky high anticipation, the new Melbourne Opera production of Norma brings a mighty shine to this revered, and often unattainable, jewel in the crown of the bel canto repertoire.

Manilla Street Productions: The Beautiful Game review

By Simon Parris on September 15, 2019 • ( 6 Comments )

The best Andrew Lloyd Webber musical you’ve never heard of, The Beautiful Game comes to vivid life in its long overdue Australian professional premiere.

The Australian Ballet: Sylvia review

By Simon Parris on September 1, 2019 • ( 4 Comments )

Brilliantly bolstered and boosted, Stanton Welch’s new Sylvia enlivens and enhances the 1876 original for an evening of pure theatrical enchantment.

Watch This: Sunday in the Park with George review

By Simon Parris on August 23, 2019 • ( 1 Comment )

With several years of experience behind them, local Sondheim experts Watch This turn their attention to Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s revered 1984 musical Sunday in the Park with George, achieving particular […]

Melbourne Theatre Company: Golden Shield review

By Simon Parris on August 17, 2019 • ( 1 Comment )

Deftly balancing international corporate intrigue with intimate human relations, Melbourne Theatre Company’s world premiere of new Anchuli Felicia King play Golden Shieldis riveting, thought-provoking adult-oriented entertainment.

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