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The Book of Mormon review [Melbourne 2026]

By Simon Parris on February 13, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Cluedo review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on February 11, 2026 • ( 2 Comments )

Victorian Opera: The Pirates of Penzance review [Melbourne 2026]

By Simon Parris on February 5, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Afterglow review [Melbourne 2026]

By Simon Parris on February 3, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Cats review [Melbourne 2025]

By Simon Parris on January 1, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

John Foreman’s Australia Pops Orchestra: New Year’s Eve Gala Concerts review

By Simon Parris on December 30, 2025 • ( 6 Comments )

Elvis: A Musical Revolution review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on October 7, 2023 • ( 1 Comment )

Blessed with a top flight creative team and terrifically talented cast, new bio-musical Elvis: A Musical Revolution shines in its best possible light.

A Little Life cinema review

By Simon Parris on September 29, 2023 • ( 1 Comment )

Harrowing and heartrending, the filmed version of A Little Life is an affecting, immersive capture of the hit West End play.

The Australian Ballet: Swan Lake review [2023]

By Simon Parris on September 20, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Synonymous with ballet the world over, Swan Lake takes flight once more as this keenly anticipated new production commemorates the 60th anniversary of The Australian Ballet. 

Watch This: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum review [Melbourne 2023]

By Simon Parris on September 10, 2023 • ( 2 Comments )

Taking on the saucy sexism of 1962 Broadway farce A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, innovative Sondheim repertory company Watch This achieves varied results with an all female-identifying […]

Melbourne Opera: Maria Stuarda [2023] review

By Simon Parris on September 10, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Reviving their splashy 2016 production of Maria Stuarda, Melbourne Opera provides a worthy showcase for the prodigious talents of star soprano Helena Dix.

Bravo Bellini: In Concert with Jessica Pratt [review]

By Simon Parris on September 3, 2023 • ( 3 Comments )

Much loved globe-trotting soprano Jessica Pratt made a very welcome return to the Melbourne stage last night, delighting a capacity audience at the voluminous Palais Theatre with focused bel canto program Bravo […]

Bernadette Robinson: Divas review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on August 30, 2023 • ( 3 Comments )

Firmly established as the first lady of vocal fluidity, Bernadette Robinson draws generously upon her unique gift to summon a sumptuous smorgasbord of international Divas. 

Anna O’Byrne: Becoming Eliza review [Melbourne 2023]

By Simon Parris on August 27, 2023 • ( 5 Comments )

Engaging, inspiring, and delightfully amusing, Anna O’Byrne’s intimate and candid recollection of her journey of Becoming Eliza makes for a throughly entertaining evening. 

Melbourne Shakespeare Company: Julius Caesar review

By Simon Parris on August 26, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

A clean and uncluttered concept allows for a strong reading of Julius Caesar from Melbourne Shakespeare Company as they venture once more indoors as part of their MSC Studio series at the […]

Moulin Rouge! The Musical review [Melbourne 2023]

By Simon Parris on August 25, 2023 • ( 6 Comments )

Ever the sparkling diamond, worldwide blockbuster Moulin Rouge! The Musical makes a triumphant and extremely welcome “victory lap” of Melbourne. 

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