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Cats review [Melbourne 2025]

By Simon Parris on January 1, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

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

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

Anastasia review [Melbourne 2025]

By Simon Parris on December 29, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

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

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

OSMaD: Come From Away review

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

Paddington the Musical review

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

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on February 23, 2019 • ( 6 Comments )

In which Man in Chair keeps the secrets. Melbourne takes its place in the international spotlight with characteristic flair as the cosmopolitan city hosts the world’s third production of theatrical phenomenon Harry […]

Victorian Opera: Parsifal review

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

In presenting this long overdue Melbourne premiere season of Parsifal, Victorian Opera gives Wagner’s final opera an intelligently conceived, splendidly performed production.

Melbourne Theatre Company: The Lady in the Van review

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

Melbourne Theatre Company begins the new year with a showcase for revered actress Miriam Margolyes, who takes on the cantankerous title character in Alan Bennett’s The Lady in the Van.

Melbourne Opera: The Flying Dutchman review

By Simon Parris on February 4, 2019 • ( 5 Comments )

With confidence and polish that cover all aspects of production, Melbourne Opera takes on another Wagner opera, The Flying Dutchman, with further success.

Hadestown review [London]

By Simon Parris on January 24, 2019 • ( 2 Comments )

Imaginatively conceived and artfully staged, new musical Hadestown is a heady combination of music, dance and mythology.

Violet review [London]

By Simon Parris on January 23, 2019 • ( 1 Comment )

An ideal choice for an off-West End season, Violet features an exceptional lead performance from Kaisa Hammarlund.

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical review

By Simon Parris on January 22, 2019 • ( 2 Comments )

Currently one of London’s hottest tickets, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical is a solid entry in the bio-musical genre, combining an inspiring story with a terrific catalogue of hit songs.

Menier Chocolate Factory: Fiddler on the Roof review

By Simon Parris on January 21, 2019 • ( 1 Comment )

Boiled down to a boutique-scale presentation, Fiddler on the Roof brims with fresh life, gentle humour and impactful drama.

Royal Opera: The Queen of Spades review

By Simon Parris on January 20, 2019 • ( 2 Comments )

Splendid music is the clear highlight of an unusual and indulgent staging of Tchaikovsky opera The Queen of Spades, the central concept of which wears thin very quickly.

The Royal Ballet: Asphodel Meadows / The Two Pigeons review

By Simon Parris on January 19, 2019 • ( 2 Comments )

The Royal Ballet combines a contrasting pairs of works to create a well rounded mixed program with Asphodel Meadows / The Two Pigeons.

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