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Spamalot review [Melbourne 2026]

By Simon Parris on September 20, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Soundworks Productions: Sweeney Todd review

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

Melbourne Opera: Il Trovatore review

By Simon Parris on August 24, 2026 • ( 3 Comments )

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 • ( 2 Comments )

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.

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 […]

The Australian Ballet: Peter Wright’s The Nutcracker review

By Simon Parris on September 21, 2019 • ( 2 Comments )

Cherished on every ballet world stage, The Nutcracker can be enjoyed at any time of year, especially as presented in The Australian Ballet’s decadently sumptuous production.

Melbourne Opera: Norma review

By Simon Parris on September 18, 2019 • ( 4 Comments )

Readily meeting sky high anticipation, the new Melbourne Opera production of Norma brings a mighty shine to this revered, and often unattainable, jewel in the crown of the bel canto repertoire.

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