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Spamalot review [Melbourne 2026]

By Simon Parris on September 20, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Soundworks Productions: Sweeney Todd review

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

Melbourne Opera: Il Trovatore review

By Simon Parris on August 24, 2026 • ( 3 Comments )

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on August 9, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Six the Musical review [Melbourne 2026]

By Simon Parris on July 30, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Steel Magnolias review [Melbourne 2026]

By Simon Parris on July 29, 2026 • ( 2 Comments )

Side Show review

By Simon Parris on September 29, 2016 • ( 2 Comments )

Darkly dramatic musical Side Show is given an intelligent production featuring a cast of powerful singing actors.

Aladdin the Musical review [Sydney 2016]

By Simon Parris on September 29, 2016 • ( 2 Comments )

As dazzling a Disney stage spectacle as could possibly be imagined, Aladdin is a generous slice of music theatre heaven with rainbow sprinkles on top.

Dream Lover the Bobby Darin Musical – sneak peek

By Simon Parris on September 27, 2016 • ( 1 Comment )

The cast of Dream Lover the Bobby Darin Musical today gave a preview of the brand new Australian musical. David Campbell stars as dynamic crooner Bobby Darin.

The Australian Ballet Announces Season 2017

By Simon Parris on September 27, 2016 • ( 1 Comment )

Announcing a range of premieres and classic works, The Australian Ballet has proclaimed 2017 to be A Season of Wonderment.

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 […]

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