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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 Tap Pack review [Melbourne 2023]

By Simon Parris on April 29, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

A heady mix of energy, creativity and charm, The Tap Pack returns for 2023 with their crowd-pleasing show lovingly buffed up to shine at its best.

Melbourne Opera: Götterdämmerung review [Bendigo 2023]

By Simon Parris on April 3, 2023 • ( 1 Comment )

The grand culmination of this extraordinary project, the premiere of Melbourne Opera’s Götterdämmerung sees the multitude of wonderful musical and creative elements weave their final magic in this landmark Bendigo Ring Cycle. 

Melbourne Opera: Siegfried review [Bendigo 2023]

By Simon Parris on April 1, 2023 • ( 1 Comment )

The abundant musical and artistic quality impresses again as Melbourne Opera presents Siegfried, third instalment in their mighty Bendigo Ring Cycle.

Melbourne Opera: Die Walküre [Bendigo 2023]

By Simon Parris on March 27, 2023 • ( 2 Comments )

Bountiful artistic and musical quality continues apace in the second instalment of the Melbourne Opera Bendigo Ring Cycle, as much loved opera Die Walküre takes flight. 

Melbourne Opera: Das Rheingold [Bendigo 2023]

By Simon Parris on March 25, 2023 • ( 9 Comments )

Sparkling with 24 carats talent and artistry, Das Rheingold begins Melbourne Opera’s keenly anticipated, carefully constructed Ring Cycle in winning style.

The Australian Ballet: Don Quixote review [Melbourne 2023]

By Simon Parris on March 16, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

From stage to screen and back to stage, Don Quixote lives anew, lovingly and lavishly refreshed in this highly theatrical, wonderfully entertaining production. As The Australian Ballet celebrates their 60th anniversary year, the […]

& Juliet review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on March 10, 2023 • ( 7 Comments )

A breathless, rollicking rush of a feel good musical comedy, & Juliet makes its Australian premiere in killer form, with a peak Australian cast of fantabulous powerhouse artists. 

The Mousetrap review [Melbourne 2023]

By Simon Parris on February 22, 2023 • ( 10 Comments )

Spiffingly produced and splendidly acted, Agatha Christie’s evergreen whodunit The Mousetrap keeps audiences ever in its thrall.

Opera Australia: Michael Fabiano in Concert [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on February 13, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

In his first ever Melbourne appearance, globetrotting tenor superstar Michael Fabiano treated local opera lovers to a riveting recital, presenting a thoughtfully curated blend of passionate songs and arias.  In the absence […]

tick, tick…BOOM! review [Melbourne 2023]

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

One for the fans, tick, tick…BOOM! is given a simple yet creative production that deservedly honours the spirit and talent of Broadway composer Jonathan Larson.

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