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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: Gilbert & Sullivan – A Musical Celebration review [Melbourne 2026]

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

Waitress the Musical review [Australia 2026]

By Simon Parris on May 8, 2026 • ( 3 Comments )

John Foreman’s Australia Pops Orchestra: New Year’s Eve Gala Concerts review

By Simon Parris on December 30, 2025 • ( 6 Comments )

Spectacular in every sense, the 2025 New Years Eve & The Day Before Gala Concerts blend premium headliners, dynamite dancers, and sterling musicianship from the Australian Pops Orchestra for a thoroughly entertaining […]

Anastasia review [Melbourne 2025]

By Simon Parris on December 29, 2025 • ( 1 Comment )

Broadway musical Anastasia makes its Australian premiere in pristine form, boosted by the sterling talents of the superb local cast. 

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

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

John Foreman’s Australian Pops Orchestra provides luxurious accompaniment as Rob Mills, Paulini, and Casey Donovan are collectively celebrated as The Idols of Musical Theatre. 

OSMaD: Come From Away review

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

The compassion and generosity of Gander shine again as OSMaD presents a cleverly conceived, emotionally resonant new production of Come From Away.

Paddington the Musical review

By Simon Parris on November 19, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

The gods of musical theatre have certainly looked after this bear. Filled with whimsy and wonder, Paddington the Musical is lovingly and lavishly produced. 

Disney: Hercules review [West End 2025]

By Simon Parris on November 18, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Lavishly produced like a true more-is-more Disney dazzler, Hercules definitely goes the distance but would be far easier to follow if most of the actors were not trying to be louder than […]

Just For One Day review [London 2025]

By Simon Parris on November 14, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

An electric jukebox musical with immense heart, Just For One Day celebrates the fortieth anniversary of legendary world rock event Live Aid, underpinning the sensational music with sobering pathos. 

Hair review [Melbourne 2025]

By Simon Parris on November 1, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Good Morning Starshine! Iconic rock musical Hair radiates its message of freedom, love, and self expression in this very welcome, lovingly produced revival. 

CLOC Musical Theatre: & Juliet review

By Simon Parris on October 16, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Hit jukebox musical & Juliet roars onto the amateur theatre stage in spectacular style.

The Lucky Country review [Melbourne 2025]

By Simon Parris on October 15, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

The arrival of a new Australian musical is always an event to be celebrated, even more so when the musical is as unique and joyful as Vidya Makan revuesical The Lucky Country.

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