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Clovelly Fox Productions: Grey Gardens review

By Simon Parris on July 22, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Pretty Woman the Musical review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on July 17, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on June 24, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Stella, a New Australian Musical: review

By Simon Parris on June 14, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

The Australian Ballet: Romeo and Juliet review [Melbourne 2026]

By Simon Parris on June 7, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Opera Australia: Encore! Songs from the Musicals review

By Simon Parris on May 29, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Moulin Rouge! The Musical review [Melbourne 2023]

By Simon Parris on August 25, 2023 • ( 7 Comments )

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

John Foreman’s Aussie Pops Orchestra: Leading Ladies review

By Simon Parris on August 13, 2023 • ( 4 Comments )

Marvellous maestro John Foreman pulls out all the stops to helm a truly fitting showcase for the extraordinary talents of Leading Ladies Casey Donovan, Silvie Paladino, and Caroline O’Connor. 

Soundworks Productions: Parade review

By Simon Parris on July 29, 2023 • ( 5 Comments )

Seen at its stirring and moving best, Jason Robert Brown musical Parade enjoys an all too brief must-see season from ambitious Melbourne company Soundworks Productions.

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! in Cinemas review

By Simon Parris on July 16, 2023 • ( 8 Comments )

I Cain’t Say No to watching Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!, so this special cinematic release was the perfect way to spend a wintry Melbourne Sunday afternoon.  The additional benefit of watching this […]

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. 

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