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The Australian Ballet: Romeo and Juliet review [Melbourne 2026]

By Simon Parris on June 7, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Opera Australia: Encore! Songs from the Musicals review

By Simon Parris on May 29, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Opera Australia: Gilbert & Sullivan – A Musical Celebration review [Melbourne 2026]

By Simon Parris on May 24, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Waitress the Musical review [Australia 2026]

By Simon Parris on May 8, 2026 • ( 3 Comments )

Melbourne Opera: Don Giovanni review [2026]

By Simon Parris on April 27, 2026 • ( 1 Comment )

Schmigadoon review [Broadway 2026]

By Simon Parris on April 6, 2026 • ( 1 Comment )

The Australian Ballet School: The Snow Queen review

By Simon Parris on December 10, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

A perfect showcase for the talents of the students of The Australian Ballet School, beautifully produced ballet The Snow Queen is wonderful holiday entertainment.

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.

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