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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 )

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 […]

Opera Australia: Parsifal review

By Simon Parris on August 13, 2017 • ( 3 Comments )

With regular Sydney home Joan Sutherland Theatre closed for most of this year for multi-million dollar renovations, Opera Australia has curated an alternative series of events at other Sydney venues. Arguably the […]

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