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OSMaD: Come From Away review

By Simon Parris on December 6, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Paddington the Musical review

By Simon Parris on November 19, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Disney: Hercules review [West End 2025]

By Simon Parris on November 18, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Just For One Day review [London 2025]

By Simon Parris on November 14, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Hair review [Melbourne 2025]

By Simon Parris on November 1, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

CLOC Musical Theatre: & Juliet review

By Simon Parris on October 16, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

The Production Company: Brigadoon review

By Simon Parris on October 29, 2017 • ( 7 Comments )

An intelligent update and a terrific cast make Brigadoon an immensely satisfying offering from The Production Company.

CLOC Musical Theatre: A Chorus Line review

By Simon Parris on October 22, 2017 • ( 1 Comment )

CLOC Musical Theatre revives seminal Broadway classic A Chorus Line in a production that neatly balances a fresh interpretation with respectfully traditional elements.

OSMaD: Chess the Musical review

By Simon Parris on October 21, 2017 • ( 5 Comments )

Celebrating their tenth anniversary season, local Melbourne company OSMaD serves up another pristine production. The gorgeous music of Chess is heard at its very best with a 22-piece orchestra, strong leads, large […]

Anna Netrebko & Yusif Eyvazov: An Evening of Opera Highlights review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on October 19, 2017 • ( 4 Comments )

Anna Netrebko and Yusif Eyvazov delivered mightily on their promise of An Evening of Opera Highlights, giving their all as they performed sterling repertoire in an unforgettable concert.

StageArt: Beautiful Things review

By Simon Parris on October 17, 2017 • ( 1 Comment )

It seems that when StageArt are not too busy presenting Australian premiere musicals, celebrating diversity in casting or providing affordable high quality entertainment, they are shining the spotlight on new, original Australian […]

StageArt: Memphis review

By Simon Parris on October 8, 2017 • ( 2 Comments )

Explosive energy threatens to blow the roof right off the theatre as StageArt presents the Australian premiere of 2010 Best Musical Tony Award-winner, Memphis.

Michael Ball and Alfie Boe: Together in Concert review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on October 8, 2017 • ( 4 Comments )

Acclaimed singers in their own right, Michael Ball and Alfie Boe are even better Together, a fact Melbourne fans can attest to after last night’s boffo concert at Hamer Hall.

Victorian Opera: The Second Hurricane review

By Simon Parris on October 7, 2017 • ( 1 Comment )

Programmed well over a year ago, the presentation of The Second Hurricane turns out to be prescient indeed, sharing a message of the power of banding together in chaotic times.

Company Eleven: They’re Playing Our Song review

By Simon Parris on October 7, 2017 • ( 1 Comment )

The perfect size for a boutique musical production, They’re Playing Our Song launches new independent musical theatre troupe Company Eleven with great flair.

Self review

By Simon Parris on September 25, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

An original work in every regard, Self is an extraordinary display of creativity, celebrating the artistry that can be achieved by the collaboration of local talent.

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