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Schmigadoon review [Broadway 2026]

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

The Rocky Horror Show review [Broadway 2026]

By Simon Parris on April 4, 2026 • ( 2 Comments )

The Lost Boys musical review [Broadway]

By Simon Parris on April 3, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Beaches the musical review [Broadway 2026]

By Simon Parris on April 1, 2026 • ( 3 Comments )

Cats: The Jellicle Ball review [Broadway]

By Simon Parris on March 31, 2026 • ( 3 Comments )

Ragtime review [Broadway 2026]

By Simon Parris on March 30, 2026 • ( 4 Comments )

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.

Around The World in 80 Days review

By Simon Parris on August 28, 2016 • ( 2 Comments )

A talented cast and a handsome production partially compensate for an utterly pedestrian stage adaptation of Jules Verne’s Around The World In 80 Days. 

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