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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 )

The Australian Ballet: Coppélia review [Melbourne 2016]

By Simon Parris on September 24, 2016 • ( 2 Comments )

The Australian Ballet takes audiences on a trip back in time, returning charming storybook ballet Coppélia to its original 1979 home at the Palais Theatre.

Fawlty Towers Live review

By Simon Parris on September 23, 2016 • ( 5 Comments )

Strong cast, expert direction and high production values elevate Fawlty Towers Live well above a mere indulgence in rose coloured nostalgia.

Lyric Opera of Melbourne: Our Man in Havana review

By Simon Parris on September 18, 2016 • ( 1 Comment )

Lyric Opera of Melbourne has unearthed another treasure with the Australian premiere of Malcolm Williamson’s 1963 opera Our Man in Havana.  

The Australian Ballet School: Showcase 2016 review

By Simon Parris on September 16, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

The Australian Ballet School presented a highly entertaining, thoughtfully selected program of pure dance for their Showcase 2016.

Victorian Opera Announces Season 2017

By Simon Parris on September 13, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

With an intriguing theme of Fables, Victorian Opera announces a new year of characteristically eclectic and innovative works for 2017.

The Australian Ballet: Nijinsky review

By Simon Parris on September 8, 2016 • ( 12 Comments )

The Australian Ballet boldly rewards their audience and dancers alike with John Neumeier’s dramatic adult fantasia Nijinsky. ***Review updated after viewing second performance of Nijinsky, starring Kevin Jackson. See additional text and […]

My Fair Lady review [Sydney 2016]

By Simon Parris on September 7, 2016 • ( 6 Comments )

Crafted at the pinnacle of Broadway’s golden age, prized musical treasure My Fair Lady is meticulously restored to its original glory in this 60th anniversary production.

Pursued by Bear: First Date the Musical review

By Simon Parris on September 4, 2016 • ( 3 Comments )

Pursued by Bear premieres 2013 Broadway musical First Date in an impressively produced, enthusiastically performed all too brief season.

Bangarra Dance Theatre: OUR Land People Stories review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on September 3, 2016 • ( 1 Comment )

In a highly affecting and inspiring trio of works, Bangarra Dance Theatre acknowledges and celebrates history, family and art in OUR land people stories.

We Will Rock You review [Melbourne 2016]

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

Bone shakingly loud and blindingly bright, We Will Rock You retains, and revels in, its rock concert vibe in this updated Australian revival.

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