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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 )

Melbourne Opera: Il Trovatore review

By Simon Parris on August 24, 2026 • ( 3 Comments )

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on August 9, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Six the Musical review [Melbourne 2026]

By Simon Parris on July 30, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Steel Magnolias review [Melbourne 2026]

By Simon Parris on July 29, 2026 • ( 2 Comments )

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.

Victorian Opera: William Tell review

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

In a mighty achievement, Victorian Opera presents an epic evening of magnificent music as they return Rossini’s William Tell to the Australian stage after some 140 years.

Opera Australia: Madame Butterfly review

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

Opera Australia delivers an authentic, high quality opera experience with their 2018-2019 regional tour of Puccini’s exquisite tragedy Madame Butterfly.

Mamma Mia! review [Melbourne 2018]

By Simon Parris on July 13, 2018 • ( 6 Comments )

It may be winter in Melbourne, but inside the newly refurbished Princess Theatre there is nothing but idyllic Greek island sunshine as Mamma Mia! returns in a new production.

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