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David McAllister: Soar book review

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Who’s Your Baghdaddy review

By Simon Parris on June 25, 2020 • ( 1 Comment )

The Australian Ballet: Volt review

By Simon Parris on March 14, 2020 • ( 1 Comment )

Melbourne Theatre Company: Emerald City review

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Billy Elliot the Musical review

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Shrek the Musical review [Melbourne]

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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 • ( 2 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 • ( 1 Comment )

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.

From Broadway to La Scala 2019 review

By Simon Parris on September 27, 2019 • ( 12 Comments )

In its third incarnation, From Broadway to La Scala nimbly sidesteps the law of diminishing returns, showcasing a terrific sextet of stage talents in a generous, well considered program.

Opera Australia: Ghost Sonata review

By Simon Parris on September 26, 2019 • ( 1 Comment )

Opera Australia again revels in the creative freedom of presenting a modern opera in a smaller venue, following up 2018 success Metamorphosis by presenting Aribert Reimann’s 1984 chamber opera Ghost Sonata at […]

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