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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 )

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.

Caroline, or Change review

By Simon Parris on January 18, 2019 • ( 2 Comments )

Succinctly written and brilliantly performed, musical drama Caroline, or Change packs a powerful message.

Aspects of Love review

By Simon Parris on January 16, 2019 • ( 6 Comments )

Streamlined staging and a strong ensemble cast allow Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Aspects of Love to be seen in a favourable light.

Royal Opera: La Traviata review

By Simon Parris on January 15, 2019 • ( 3 Comments )

It is hard to begrudge the near annual presence of The Royal Opera’s workhorse production of La Traviata when it is lovingly re-staged and splendidly cast as this 2019 opening night performance. 

The Cher Show review

By Simon Parris on January 15, 2019 • ( 6 Comments )

Full of feathers and factoids, hit songs and head dresses, The Cher Show is diverting, if not particularly enlightening, entertainment.

Fiasco Theater: Merrily We Roll Along review

By Simon Parris on January 14, 2019 • ( 3 Comments )

Radical editing and canny creativity have distilled the essence of Merrily We Roll Along, resulting in a slick, involving, densely melodic piece of musical theatre.  

To Kill A Mockingbird review

By Simon Parris on January 13, 2019 • ( 1 Comment )

A towering achievement, To Kill A Mockingbird comforts with nostalgic charm and crackles with potent relevance, the deft combination of which makes for an unforgettable night at the theatre. 

Met Opera: Otello review

By Simon Parris on January 12, 2019 • ( 2 Comments )

The tempestuous power of Verdi’s magnificent tragedy Otello made for a memorable night at the Met, all the more so with the breakout performance of a substituted singer.

Clueless the Musical review

By Simon Parris on January 11, 2019 • ( 4 Comments )

On paper, the blue chip title, solid production values and enthusiastic young cast should be enough to make Clueless the Musical a hit, yet the new off-Broadway musical is missing the ever […]

The Prom review

By Simon Parris on January 10, 2019 • ( 3 Comments )

A lovingly crafted explosion of good will and hilarity, The Prom holds it place alongside the great musical comedies of the new millennium. 

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