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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 )

Opera Australia: Bryn Terfel in Concert review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on November 11, 2019 • ( 5 Comments )

In an evening of sterling musicianship, master singer Bryn Terfel held a capacity audience spellbound in a carefully curated program that also saw Orchestra Victoria performing at their very best.

Opera Australia: Two Weddings, One Bride review

By Simon Parris on November 8, 2019 • ( 1 Comment )

With the bubble and fizz of a freshly poured flute of champagne, Opera Australia’s new operetta Two Weddings, One Bride is enhanced by the shining talents of its sextet cast.

The Production Company: Ragtime review

By Simon Parris on November 3, 2019 • ( 5 Comments )

Working at the very height of their powers, The Production Company rewards Melbourne for 21 years of love and support with a superlative production of epic 1999 Broadway musical Ragtime.

Pursued by Bear: Bright Star review

By Simon Parris on October 27, 2019 • ( 1 Comment )

One of the most charming, heartfelt recent Broadway musicals you have never heard of, Bright Star is given a lovingly crafted production by Pursued by Bear, the intimate stage of Chapel off […]

Jekyll and Hyde 25th Anniversary Concert review

By Simon Parris on October 26, 2019 • ( 6 Comments )

Well worth the twenty-five-year wait, this was the Moment, not just for Anthony Warlow to actually play Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde on stage, but also for Australia to finally see a […]

OSMaD: Miss Saigon review

By Simon Parris on October 19, 2019 • ( 4 Comments )

OSMaD captures the emotional power of modern classic Miss Saigon, distinguishing the new production with a perfectly cast set of performers and a generously sized orchestra.  

Victorian Opera: The Selfish Giant review

By Simon Parris on October 18, 2019 • ( 3 Comments )

Victorian Opera continue their extraordinary run of original works, presenting a finely appointed production of world premiere youth opera The Selfish Giant.  

CLOC Musical Theatre: Mamma Mia! review

By Simon Parris on October 13, 2019 • ( 5 Comments )

Brightly polished to a gleaming sparkle, jukebox gem Mamma Mia! benefits from fresh, creative design, brought to life by a well-balanced blend of new and experienced cast members who capture the beating […]

Melbourne Theatre Company: Black is the New White review

By Simon Parris on October 6, 2019 • ( 2 Comments )

Christmas arrives early, as uproariously funny romantic comedy Black is the New White ties a big fluffy bow around the shared commonality of family politics, the delicate delineation of race relations and […]

IOpera: Jonny Strikes Up! review

By Simon Parris on October 5, 2019 • ( 1 Comment )

Adventurous opera lovers of Melbourne were treated to a one-night-only concert of 1926 German opera Jonny Strikes Up!, giving the work its long overdue Australian premiere.

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