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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 )

The Rocky Horror Show review [Broadway 2026]

By Simon Parris on April 4, 2026 • ( 2 Comments )

The Lost Boys musical review [Broadway]

By Simon Parris on April 3, 2026 • ( 1 Comment )

Beaches the musical review [Broadway 2026]

By Simon Parris on April 1, 2026 • ( 3 Comments )

Cats: The Jellicle Ball review [Broadway]

By Simon Parris on March 31, 2026 • ( 3 Comments )

Barnum review [Melbourne 2019]

By Simon Parris on May 3, 2019 • ( 3 Comments )

An all too rare independent musical theatre production, the new Australian staging of Barnum sees Todd McKenney embrace the chance to play iconic huckster P. T. Barnum.

Opera Australia: West Side Story review [Melbourne 2019]

By Simon Parris on April 10, 2019 • ( 4 Comments )

Opera Australia complements their dazzling new outdoor production of West Side Story in Sydney with the return of this traditional staging to Melbourne, differentiating the casting by showcasing a new generation of fresh […]

Muriel’s Wedding the Musical review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on March 24, 2019 • ( 13 Comments )

It’s Broadway meets Broadbeach, as hotly anticipated Muriel’s Wedding the Musical arrives on the Melbourne stage with a sizzling splash.

Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour: West Side Story review

By Simon Parris on March 23, 2019 • ( 8 Comments )

A brilliant choice for the first musical to be presented as the annual Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour, West Side Story is given lavish, large scale treatment in what is essentially a […]

The Australian Ballet: Cinderella review [Melbourne 2019]

By Simon Parris on March 20, 2019 • ( 1 Comment )

As witty as it is romantic, The Australian Ballet’s characterful production of Cinderellamakes an unplanned yet very welcome return visit to Melbourne, showcasing the glorious partnership of married principal artists Ako Kondo […]

Melbourne Theatre Company: A View from the Bridge review

By Simon Parris on March 15, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

Stripped raw and utterly lean, the new Melbourne Theatre Company production of A View from the Bridge thrives on the strength of its compelling characters and elegantly spare language, hurtling towards its shocking, […]

Jersey Boys review [Melbourne 2019]

By Simon Parris on March 3, 2019 • ( 3 Comments )

Ever the Big Men in Town, the Jersey Boys are back for their third Melbourne season and their music remains an energetic, infectious joy.

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.

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