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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 • ( 2 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 )

Melbourne Opera: Il Trovatore review

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

Victorian Opera: Hansel and Gretel review

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

Continuing to educate the opera lovers of tomorrow, Victorian Opera once again strikes a deft balance between authentic opera and children’s entertainment with a return season of Hansel and Gretel.

Bring It On the Musical review

By Simon Parris on June 9, 2018 • ( 6 Comments )

A sensational cast of rising talents get vertical til they get vertigo in the Melbourne professional premiere of Bring It On the Musical.

The Australian Ballet: The Merry Widow review

By Simon Parris on June 8, 2018 • ( 2 Comments )

Lovingly re-polished, The Australian Ballet’s precious gem The Merry Widow sparkles again in an evening of pure entertainment.

Great Performers: Thomas Hampson review

By Simon Parris on June 1, 2018 • ( 3 Comments )

America’s premier baritone Thomas Hampson made a long overdue Australian debut in this expertly curated and wonderfully intimate performance at Melbourne Recital Centre.

The Production Company: Oklahoma! review

By Simon Parris on May 27, 2018 • ( 2 Comments )

Venerable Melbourne institution The Production Company begins their landmark twentieth season with a concert staging of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! that is simply as good as it gets.

The Wizard of Oz review [Melbourne 2018]

By Simon Parris on May 18, 2018 • ( 7 Comments )

Ever-emerald classic The Wizard of Oz gleams with the polish of new designs, new humour and even new songs.

CLOC Musical Theatre: Strictly Ballroom the Musical review

By Simon Parris on May 13, 2018 • ( 2 Comments )

Bursting with vibrant colour and spectacular dance, CLOC Musical Theatre’s new production of Strictly Ballroom the Musicalis a visual feast.

Opera Australia: Don Quichotte review

By Simon Parris on May 4, 2018 • ( 3 Comments )

Melbourne hears Massenet all too rarely, making Opera Australia’s presentation of Don Quichotte all the more of a treat.

Opera Australia: Tosca review [Melbourne 2018]

By Simon Parris on April 25, 2018 • ( 4 Comments )

Melbourne welcomes sumptuous soprano Latonia Moore in a glorious performance, as Opera Australia revives their spectacular production of Tosca.

Opera Australia: La Traviata review [Melbourne 2018]

By Simon Parris on April 18, 2018 • ( 2 Comments )

Opera Australia opens their 2018 Melbourne season with a brightly polished revival of cherished Verdi masterwork La Traviata.  

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