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Antipodes Theatre Company: Passing Strange review

By Simon Parris on June 28, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Six review [Melbourne 2022]

By Simon Parris on June 24, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

The Australian Ballet: Harlequinade review

By Simon Parris on June 18, 2022 • ( 2 Comments )

The Australian Ballet: Kunstkamer review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on June 4, 2022 • ( 1 Comment )

MSO: The Music of John Williams review

By Simon Parris on June 2, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Cruel Intentions the ’90s Musical review

By Simon Parris on May 28, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Menier Chocolate Factory: Fiddler on the Roof review

By Simon Parris on January 21, 2019 • ( 1 Comment )

Boiled down to a boutique-scale presentation, Fiddler on the Roof brims with fresh life, gentle humour and impactful drama.

Royal Opera: The Queen of Spades review

By Simon Parris on January 20, 2019 • ( 2 Comments )

Splendid music is the clear highlight of an unusual and indulgent staging of Tchaikovsky opera The Queen of Spades, the central concept of which wears thin very quickly.

The Royal Ballet: Asphodel Meadows / The Two Pigeons review

By Simon Parris on January 19, 2019 • ( 2 Comments )

The Royal Ballet combines a contrasting pairs of works to create a well rounded mixed program with Asphodel Meadows / The Two Pigeons.

Caroline, or Change review

By Simon Parris on January 18, 2019 • ( 2 Comments )

Succinctly written and brilliantly performed, musical drama Caroline, or Change packs a powerful message.

Aspects of Love review

By Simon Parris on January 16, 2019 • ( 6 Comments )

Streamlined staging and a strong ensemble cast allow Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Aspects of Love to be seen in a favourable light.

Royal Opera: La Traviata review

By Simon Parris on January 15, 2019 • ( 3 Comments )

It is hard to begrudge the near annual presence of The Royal Opera’s workhorse production of La Traviata when it is lovingly re-staged and splendidly cast as this 2019 opening night performance. 

The Cher Show review

By Simon Parris on January 15, 2019 • ( 5 Comments )

Full of feathers and factoids, hit songs and head dresses, The Cher Show is diverting, if not particularly enlightening, entertainment.

Fiasco Theater: Merrily We Roll Along review

By Simon Parris on January 14, 2019 • ( 3 Comments )

Radical editing and canny creativity have distilled the essence of Merrily We Roll Along, resulting in a slick, involving, densely melodic piece of musical theatre.  

To Kill A Mockingbird review

By Simon Parris on January 13, 2019 • ( 1 Comment )

A towering achievement, To Kill A Mockingbird comforts with nostalgic charm and crackles with potent relevance, the deft combination of which makes for an unforgettable night at the theatre. 

Met Opera: Otello review

By Simon Parris on January 12, 2019 • ( 2 Comments )

The tempestuous power of Verdi’s magnificent tragedy Otello made for a memorable night at the Met, all the more so with the breakout performance of a substituted singer.

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