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A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on August 9, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Six the Musical review [Melbourne 2026]

By Simon Parris on July 30, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Steel Magnolias review [Melbourne 2026]

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

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 )

The Lost Boys musical review [Broadway]

By Simon Parris on April 3, 2026 • ( 1 Comment )

Spectacular staging is a clear highlight of The Lost Boys, diverting attention from the rather dreary rock score. 

Beaches the musical review [Broadway 2026]

By Simon Parris on April 1, 2026 • ( 3 Comments )

A terrific score in the classic Broadway style distinguishes new musical Beaches, a screen-to-stage adaptation happily heaving with heart and humour. 

Cats: The Jellicle Ball review [Broadway]

By Simon Parris on March 31, 2026 • ( 3 Comments )

In an extraordinarily synergistic match of concept and material, Cats: The Jellicle Ball explodes with giddy energy and fiery passion.

Ragtime review [Broadway 2026]

By Simon Parris on March 30, 2026 • ( 4 Comments )

A towering achievement, the timely second revival of Ragtime sees the beloved musical emerge as the white hot hit it was always destined to be.

Titanique review [Broadway 2026]

By Simon Parris on March 28, 2026 • ( 1 Comment )

An inspired comic musical, also a juke box musical jam-packed with Céline Dion hits, Titanique continues the all too fabulous laugh parade on Broadway in a brightly polished upscaled staging. 

Chess review [Broadway 2026]

By Simon Parris on March 28, 2026 • ( 4 Comments )

The electrifying first Broadway revival of Chess thrills with its starry cast and a new book that brings real stakes and much needed humour to its gloriously melodious score. 

BIG Live: The Great Gatsby ballet review

By Simon Parris on March 20, 2026 • ( 2 Comments )

Lavishly produced and beautifully choreographed, The Great Gatsby roars to life as a thoroughly entertaining ballet. 

The Australian Ballet: Flora review

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

Blossoming from the fruitful collaboration between The Australian Ballet and Bangarra Dance Theatre, Flora makes its world premiere as a living work of art. 

OVATION concert review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on March 8, 2026 • ( 2 Comments )

Four of Australia’s most cherished and experienced musical theatre stars deliver a generous program of sentimental stage favourites in the national concert tour OVATION. 

The Australian Ballet: Signature Works [Melbourne 2026]

By Simon Parris on February 28, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

The Australian Ballet begins the year in grand style as they treat Melbourne audiences to an exclusive season of Signature Works.

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