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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 )

Anastasia review [Melbourne 2025]

By Simon Parris on December 29, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

John Foreman’s Australian Pops Orchestra: The Idols of Musical Theatre review

By Simon Parris on December 28, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

OSMaD: Come From Away review

By Simon Parris on December 6, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

The Tokyo Ballet: Giselle review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on July 15, 2023 • ( 1 Comment )

Precision and polish are at a premium as The Tokyo Ballet makes their very welcome Australian debut with cherished romantic classic Giselle. 

Opera Australia: The Tales of Hoffmann review [Sydney 2023]

By Simon Parris on July 12, 2023 • ( 4 Comments )

A luscious feast for the eyes and ears, the eagerly awaited world premiere new production of The Tales of Hoffmann is as beautifully sung as it is inventively staged. 

Joshua Robson Productions: City of Angels review

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

A top flight cast and smoking hot band make for a compelling new production of jazz-infused Broadway gem City of Angels. 

The Australian Ballet: Jewels review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on June 30, 2023 • ( 1 Comment )

A living dream of loveliness, Jewels unfurls its regal beauty in a splendiferous program of three shimmering works of classical abstraction. 

Midnight: The Cinderella Musical review

By Simon Parris on June 26, 2023 • ( 1 Comment )

Anchored by an exceptionally starry and talented cast, imaginatively conceived Australian musical Midnight finally arrives on stage for its keenly awaited World Premiere. Sturdily produced, Midnight has a warm, family-friendly ambience and […]

Stage Bugs Productions: You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown review

By Simon Parris on June 18, 2023 • ( 1 Comment )

Just in time for school holidays, Stage Bugs Productions returns You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown to the stage in a vibrant production filled with winning performances. 

The Australian Ballet: Identity review

By Simon Parris on June 17, 2023 • ( 2 Comments )

Celebrating the landmark 60th anniversary year of The Australian Ballet, dynamic double bill Identity pairs the creative collaboration of The Hum with the magical memories of Paragon.

Rocky Horror Show review [Melbourne 2023]

By Simon Parris on May 25, 2023 • ( 3 Comments )

What a difference the right star makes. Jason Donovan astonishes as a kookily unhinged Frank N Furter, single-handedly justifying the umpteenth return of the iconic cult-turned-mainstream hit Rocky Horror Show.  Much as […]

Opera Australia: Tannhäuser in Concert review

By Simon Parris on May 18, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Musical quality is at a premium as Opera Australia assembles a mighty set of singers and musicians for Tannhäuser in Concert. Presented as part the 2023 Opera Australia Melbourne season week, Tannhäuser […]

Driftwood the Musical review [2023]

By Simon Parris on May 5, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Returning one year after its original season, Driftwood the Musical benefits from judicious fine-tuning to bring a finer polish to its engaging and moving human story.

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