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Clovelly Fox Productions: Grey Gardens review

By Simon Parris on July 22, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Pretty Woman the Musical review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on July 17, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on June 24, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Stella, a New Australian Musical: review

By Simon Parris on June 14, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

The Australian Ballet: Romeo and Juliet review [Melbourne 2026]

By Simon Parris on June 7, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Opera Australia: Encore! Songs from the Musicals review

By Simon Parris on May 29, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

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.

The Australian Ballet: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland review

By Simon Parris on September 13, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

A dazzling diorama of stunning scenery and capricious choreography, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland is a delectable delight for children and adults alike.

Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School: Serenade review

By Simon Parris on September 9, 2017 • ( 3 Comments )

Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School’s annual major dance season, a lovingly curated mixed program entitled Serenade, capably demonstrates the depth of talent and the breadth of curriculum at the school.

The Australian Ballet: Symphony in C review #2

By Simon Parris on September 2, 2017 • ( 1 Comment )

A return visit to Symphony in C provided the welcome opportunity to enjoy Resident Guest Artist David Hallberg on stage in Melbourne.

The Bodyguard the Musical review

By Simon Parris on August 30, 2017 • ( 5 Comments )

Watching The Bodyguard the Musical is like meeting a person with infectiously high self-esteem; their self-image is crystal clear and they project unflinching self-confidence.

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Thaïs in Concert review

By Simon Parris on August 27, 2017 • ( 1 Comment )

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra served up a dreamy slice of heaven in their Mid-Season Gala presentation of Thaïs in concert.

The Australian Ballet: Symphony in C review

By Simon Parris on August 25, 2017 • ( 3 Comments )

Positioning abstract modern dance alongside pure classical ballet, The Australian Ballet’s mixed program Symphony in C showcases not only the breadth of talent of the company but also the astounding versatility of […]

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