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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 )

Victorian Opera: The Capulets and The Montagues review

By Simon Parris on September 15, 2018 • ( 3 Comments )

Victorian Opera succeeded in meeting the sky high expectations for their third Bellini concert starring Jessica Pratt, presenting an evening of sterling musicianship and pairing Pratt with a colleague of similarly exceptional […]

Tomfoolery review

By Simon Parris on September 14, 2018 • ( 1 Comment )

The biting satire of Tom Lehrer’s Tomfoolery retains its ever-amusing freshness, especially as performed by a quartet of well-seasoned comic actors.

The Australian Ballet School: Showcase 2018 review

By Simon Parris on September 10, 2018 • ( 14 Comments )

The Australian Ballet School neatly balanced classical, modern and Spanish dance, along with a healthy dose of good humour, in their highly entertaining Showcase 2018.

The Australian Ballet: Giselle review [2018]

By Simon Parris on September 1, 2018 • ( 6 Comments )

Melbourne is treated to an exclusive return season of the celebrated Maina Gielgud production of eternal ballet classic Giselle.

Melbourne Theatre Company: A Doll’s House, Part 2 review

By Simon Parris on August 17, 2018 • ( 5 Comments )

Compelling acting and prescient storytelling elevate the almost too clever “What if?” premise of A Doll’s House, Part 2.

The Production Company: The Boy from Oz review [2018]

By Simon Parris on August 12, 2018 • ( 9 Comments )

Rohan Browne deservedly Gets His Name In Lights as he takes centre stage in this spectacular new production of much loved Australian musical The Boy from Oz.

Melbourne Opera: Der Rosenkavalier review

By Simon Parris on August 10, 2018 • ( 1 Comment )

Melbourne Opera presents an evening of romance peppered with comedy in a handsome, well cast new production of Richard Strauss’ Der Rosenkavalier.  

Great Performers: Stuart Skelton review

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

Escaping a wet, wintry Melbourne night, music lovers gathered before the warmly lit stage of Elisabeth Murdoch Hall to enjoy an all too rare appearance from mighty Australian heldentenor Stuart Skelton.

Melbourne Theatre Company: An Ideal Husband review

By Simon Parris on July 21, 2018 • ( 1 Comment )

In their keenly anticipated season of An Ideal Husband, Melbourne Theatre Company matches the sparkle of Oscar Wilde’s wit with a gleaming production bejeweled with dazzling performances.

Sumi Jo and José Carbó: Mad for Love review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on July 18, 2018 • ( 9 Comments )

Treasured soprano Sumi Jo brought her Mad for Love Australian tour to Melbourne Recital Centre with special guest baritone José Carbó.

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