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The Book of Mormon review [Melbourne 2026]

By Simon Parris on February 13, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Cluedo review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on February 11, 2026 • ( 2 Comments )

Victorian Opera: The Pirates of Penzance review [Melbourne 2026]

By Simon Parris on February 5, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

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 )

BK Opera: Werther review

By Simon Parris on April 27, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

Adding another layer to Melbourne’s burgeoning independent opera scene, BK Opera distinguishes themselves with a fine performance of Massenet’s romantic tragedy Werther.

The Shanghai Ballet: Swan Lake review

By Simon Parris on April 22, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

The Shanghai Ballet’s highly traditional production of Swan Lake is distinguished by the exquisite use of a huge corps de ballet of angelic dancers.

Aladdin review [Melbourne 2017]

By Simon Parris on April 21, 2017 • ( 8 Comments )

Shining, shimmering, splendid, Aladdin transports audiences on a magic carpet ride to a whole new world of kaleidoscopic intensity.

Sunday in the Park with George review [Broadway 2017]

By Simon Parris on April 13, 2017 • ( 6 Comments )

Less is so much more as revered musical Sunday in the Park with George returns to Broadway. The staging may be partial, but the music, humour and heart are all there in […]

Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 review

By Simon Parris on April 13, 2017 • ( 4 Comments )

Highly original in style and extraordinarily exuberant in performance energy, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 is a fresh, exciting and affecting new musical.

War Paint review

By Simon Parris on April 12, 2017 • ( 6 Comments )

A glossy, if rather slender, new musical, War Paint is a chance to luxuriate in the performances of a pair of Broadway’s greatest divas. Two-time Tony Award winners Patti LuPone and Christine […]

Amélie review

By Simon Parris on April 10, 2017 • ( 1 Comment )

As dainty and delectable as a well-cooked soufflé, the new stage musical Amélie is a feather-light confection of pure charm.  

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory review [Broadway 2017]

By Simon Parris on April 9, 2017 • ( 7 Comments )

Oompa loompa doompety doo I’ve got a Broadway puzzle for you Oompa loompa doompety dee If you are wise you’ll listen to me   What do you get when you cut all […]

Bandstand review

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

A surprise gem, Bandstand transcends its simple premise to deliver a compelling story with terrific music and performance energy to spare.

Hello, Dolly! review [Broadway 2017]

By Simon Parris on April 8, 2017 • ( 3 Comments )

It’s so nice to have Mrs Dolly Levi back where she belongs, bringing infinite joy to capacity audiences on Broadway. At one time Broadway’s longest running musical, Hello, Dolly! shines again in […]

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