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The Book of Mormon review [Melbourne 2026]

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

Cluedo review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on February 11, 2026 • ( 2 Comments )

Victorian Opera: The Pirates of Penzance review [Melbourne 2026]

By Simon Parris on February 5, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Afterglow review [Melbourne 2026]

By Simon Parris on February 3, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

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 )

CLOC Musical Theatre: Jekyll and Hyde the Musical review

By Simon Parris on October 13, 2018 • ( 3 Comments )

Mark Doran gives a thrilling, world-class performance in the title roles as CLOC Musical Theatre successfully trades the melodramatic for the macabre in this revival of their 2005 production of Jekyll and […]

Victorian Opera: Pelléas and Mélisande review

By Simon Parris on October 12, 2018 • ( 2 Comments )

In a gift to opera lovers of Melbourne, Victorian Opera presents a dream cast in a dreamy production of exquisite French opera Pelléas and Mélisande.

Madiba the Musical review

By Simon Parris on October 5, 2018 • ( 4 Comments )

Showcasing the exciting talents of a diverse cast, Madiba the Musical is ultimately an inspiring celebration of the life of Nelson Mandela.

Queensland Ballet: A Midsummer Night’s Dream review

By Simon Parris on October 4, 2018 • ( 1 Comment )

Queensland Ballet makes a triumphant Melbourne debut of their utterly charming 2016 production A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Melbourne Theatre Company: The Architect review

By Simon Parris on October 3, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

It probably sounds a little odd to describe a play that tackles the issue of euthanasia as entertaining, but in Melbourne Theatre Company’s world premiere of The Architect, playwright Aidan Fennessy replaces […]

Colossus review

By Simon Parris on September 28, 2018 • ( 1 Comment )

Exemplifying the fine control needed to portray dazzling chaos, Colossus is a mesmerising new work from visionary choreographer Stephanie Lake.

Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School: Romeo and Juliet review

By Simon Parris on September 22, 2018 • ( 4 Comments )

Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School presented a full program of lively, varied, polished dance, reflecting a deep talent pool within their student body.

Opera Australia: Evita review

By Simon Parris on September 20, 2018 • ( 9 Comments )

A perfect match of star and show, Evita benefits mightily from the powerhouse vocals and intense presence of Tina Arena.  ***To read Man in Chair’s Melbourne review of Evita, click HERE***

The Australian Ballet: Spartacus review

By Simon Parris on September 19, 2018 • ( 10 Comments )

Brilliantly conceived and expertly realised, The Australian Ballet’s world class new production of Spartacus is an artistic and physical triumph.

Emma Matthews: The Space Between review

By Simon Parris on September 16, 2018 • ( 1 Comment )

Operatic nightingale Emma Matthews gives a tour de force performance as she returns to the Melbourne stage in The Space Between, a unique and highly personal new work by Paul Grabowsky and Steve […]

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