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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]

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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 )

Ragtime review [Broadway 2026]

By Simon Parris on March 30, 2026 • ( 4 Comments )

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 […]

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.

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