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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 )

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on August 9, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Six the Musical review [Melbourne 2026]

By Simon Parris on July 30, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Steel Magnolias review [Melbourne 2026]

By Simon Parris on July 29, 2026 • ( 2 Comments )

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 […]

Melbourne Opera: Lohengrin review

By Simon Parris on August 8, 2017 • ( 7 Comments )

Grand in scale yet intimate in detail, Melbourne Opera’s lavish, confident and lovingly polished production of Richard Wagner’s Lohengrin is an immensely satisfying experience.

The Production Company: Jesus Christ Superstar

By Simon Parris on July 30, 2017 • ( 8 Comments )

One of Melbourne’s all time favourite musicals, Jesus Christ Superstar is back on stage for a short, but quite spectacular, season.

Lyric Opera: The Coronation of Poppea review

By Simon Parris on July 16, 2017 • ( 1 Comment )

Clever creative artistry and bountiful talent make for a compelling production of The Coronation of Poppea in this mighty achievement from Lyric Opera of Melbourne.

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