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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 )

Anastasia review [Melbourne 2025]

By Simon Parris on December 29, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

John Foreman’s Australian Pops Orchestra: The Idols of Musical Theatre review

By Simon Parris on December 28, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

OSMaD: Come From Away review

By Simon Parris on December 6, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Paddington the Musical review

By Simon Parris on November 19, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Vic Theatre Company: The Gathering review

By Simon Parris on December 1, 2016 • ( 3 Comments )

A tremendously talented young cast and well-realised direction allow original Australian musical The Gathering to be seen in its best possible light.

Opera Australia: Götterdämmerung review [Melbourne Ring Cycle 2016]

By Simon Parris on November 29, 2016 • ( 6 Comments )

In an electric performance of Götterdämmerung, the mighty Melbourne Ring Cycle concludes as it began, with glorious singing, meticulous direction and innovative staging.  

RL Productions: Reefer Madness review

By Simon Parris on November 28, 2016 • ( 3 Comments )

Energetic direction and zany performances are highlights of slick boutique production Reefer Madness.

Vic Theatre Company: The Last Five Years review

By Simon Parris on November 27, 2016 • ( 3 Comments )

Blessed with a terrific pair of leads, The Last Five Years makes a welcome return in this affecting involving and insightful production.

Opera Australia: Siegfried review [Melbourne Ring Cycle 2016]

By Simon Parris on November 26, 2016 • ( 7 Comments )

The heroism of Siegfried plays out in a highly theatrical setting as Opera Australia’s addictively compelling Melbourne Ring Cycle continues.

Opera Australia: Die Walküre review [Melbourne Ring Cycle 2016]

By Simon Parris on November 24, 2016 • ( 8 Comments )

Fifteen singers deliver four hours of glorious singing and splendid acting as Opera Australia’s presentation of The Melbourne Ring Cycle continues with Die Walküre.

Opera Australia: Das Rheingold review [Melbourne Ring Cycle 2016]

By Simon Parris on November 22, 2016 • ( 9 Comments )

The highly anticipated return of Opera Australia’s world class Ring Cycle begins with a nuanced exploration of the psychological intensity of Das Rheingold.

The Production Company: Dusty review

By Simon Parris on November 13, 2016 • ( 1 Comment )

An absolutely sensational lead performance from Amy Lehpamer is a key attraction in The Production Company’s revival of 2006 Australian musical Dusty.

Ned Kelly, My Love review

By Simon Parris on November 12, 2016 • ( 1 Comment )

In its Australian premiere season, chamber musical Ned Kelly, My Love presents a new and poignant angle on the legendary story of Ned Kelly.

Melbourne Opera: Anna Bolena review

By Simon Parris on November 3, 2016 • ( 2 Comments )

Melbourne Opera continues their lavish presentation of Donizetti’s Tudor Trilogy with the Australian professional premiere of dramatically charged bel canto opera Anna Bolena.

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