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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 )

Melbourne Opera: Don Giovanni review [2026]

By Simon Parris on April 27, 2026 • ( 1 Comment )

Schmigadoon review [Broadway 2026]

By Simon Parris on April 6, 2026 • ( 1 Comment )

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.

The Australian Ballet: Manon review [Melbourne 2025]

By Simon Parris on October 11, 2025 • ( 5 Comments )

Making a welcome return to the Melbourne stage after more than ten years, romantic Kenneth MacMillan drama Manon showcases the brightly polished gifts of a new generation of dancers.

The Australian Ballet: Prism review

By Simon Parris on September 26, 2025 • ( 2 Comments )

Simple design provides a clear and unfettered focus on sensational dance as The Australian Ballet premieres new triple bill Prism.

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