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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 )

A Bronx Tale review [Broadway 2017]

By Simon Parris on April 7, 2017 • ( 1 Comment )

Filling the gap for New York baby boomers left by the closure of mega hit Jersey Boys, ambitious new musical A Bronx Tale has entertaining moments but struggles to overcome the unusual […]

Dear Evan Hansen review [Broadway]

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

Modern, fresh and wholly original, Dear Evan Hansen hits the zeitgeist of the current dangers of loneliness despite the perpetual availability of digital connections and the constant barrage of digital communication.

Come From Away review

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

Contrasting many of the mega-budget, high-tech new musicals, the simple staging of Come From Away wins hearts with its soaring humanity.

Anastasia the new Broadway Musical review

By Simon Parris on April 6, 2017 • ( 2 Comments )

Gorgeous music and impeccable design combine to tell a captivating story in the long awaited stage adaption of Anastasia.

Groundhog Day the Musical review

By Simon Parris on April 4, 2017 • ( 8 Comments )

Reuniting many of the high wattage talents behind Matilda, new musical Groundhog Day is a slickly produced, crowd-pleasing show in the best Broadway tradition.

In Transit review

By Simon Parris on April 3, 2017 • ( 1 Comment )

New Broadway musical In Transit is doubly unique, winning points for both its originality and for being an entirely performed a cappella.

Sunset Boulevard review [Broadway 2017]

By Simon Parris on April 3, 2017 • ( 2 Comments )

To borrow Norma Desmond’s expression, Glenn Close is enjoying a phenomenal “return” to Broadway, and to her 1994 Tony-winning role, with this unique, glossy, concert-like staging of Sunset Boulevard.

Victorian Opera: The Princess and the Pea review

By Simon Parris on March 26, 2017 • ( 1 Comment )

Victorian Opera presented another authentic introductory opera experience with this highly accessible, sweetly amusing production of The Princess and the Pea.

The Australian Ballet: Faster review

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

Presenting an expertly curated mixed program, The Australian Ballet begins it Melbourne 2017 season in superb form. Faster showcases the company with a well-matched trio of cutting edge contemporary works, two of […]

Lyric Opera of Melbourne: The Japanese Princess review

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

Lyric Opera of Melbourne continues to enrich the local opera scene with eclectic selections that are beautifully produced. The Japanese Princess is a charming beginning to the company’s 2017 season.

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