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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 )

Anastasia review [Melbourne 2025]

By Simon Parris on December 29, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

John Foreman’s Australian Pops Orchestra: The Idols of Musical Theatre review

By Simon Parris on December 28, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

OSMaD: Come From Away review

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

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.

Hayes Theatre Co: Assassins review

By Simon Parris on September 24, 2017 • ( 1 Comment )

In a timely and glittering new production, Hayes Theatre Co has attracted an extraordinary cast to present Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s pitch black musical, Assassins.

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical review [Sydney]

By Simon Parris on September 24, 2017 • ( 1 Comment )

A glittering celebration of twentieth century pop music, the Australian premiere season of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical is blessed with a superb local cast.

Pop-up Globe: As You Like It review

By Simon Parris on September 22, 2017 • ( 2 Comments )

It turns out that Pop-up Globe’s As You Like It is exactly as I like it: funny, loud, brash, musical and packed with heart.

Victorian Opera: Black Rider review

By Simon Parris on September 21, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

An artistic triumph, Black Rider combines a magically innovative production with an incredibly characterful cast to create a highly memorable evening of adult theatre.

The Australian Ballet School: Showcase 2017 review

By Simon Parris on September 18, 2017 • ( 1 Comment )

Moving from traditional classical dance to innovative modern dance, The Australian Ballet School capably illustrated the breadth and depth of the students’ talents in their highly entertaining Showcase 2017.

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