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The Shark is Broken review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on October 17, 2026 • ( 5 Comments )

StageBugs Productions: Young Frankenstein review

By Simon Parris on October 11, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

The Stuttgart Ballet: The Sleeping Ballet review [Melbourne 2026]

By Simon Parris on October 10, 2026 • ( 6 Comments )

Victorian Opera: The Spare Room review

By Simon Parris on October 8, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

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 )

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. 

Met Opera: Adriana Lecouvreur review

By Simon Parris on January 10, 2019 • ( 1 Comment )

An extraordinary cast and an intelligent staging combine for a wonderful season of Adriana Lecouvreur at the Met.

The Band review [London]

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

A slender scenario in search of a storyline, new musical The Band at least has a solid gold score, utilising the extensive pop catalogue of superstar ‘90s boy band Take That.

Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake [London 2019]

By Simon Parris on January 7, 2019 • ( 3 Comments )

Iconic modern dance favourite Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake makes a welcome return in a freshly re-polished staging.

The Inheritance review

By Simon Parris on January 6, 2019 • ( 4 Comments )

Sweeping in scope, yet intimate and highly personal in detail, Matthew Lopez’s masterwork The Inheritance balances humour, history and heartbreak to haunting effect. 

Paris Opéra Ballet: La Dame aux camélias review

By Simon Parris on January 4, 2019 • ( 3 Comments )

Conceived as an emotional memory play, John Neumeier’s La Dame aux Camélias is a haunting exploration of the ephemeral nature of love.

Paris Opéra Ballet: Cinderella review

By Simon Parris on January 3, 2019 • ( 1 Comment )

Paris Opéra Ballet revived Rudolf Nureyev’s grand 1986 “Hollywood” Cinderella as part of the celebration to mark 80 years since the birth of Nureyev.

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