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The Australian Ballet: Flora review

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

OVATION concert review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on March 8, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

The Australian Ballet: Signature Works [Melbourne 2026]

By Simon Parris on February 28, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

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 )

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 […]

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.

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