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The Shark is Broken review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on October 17, 2026 • ( 5 Comments )

StageBugs Productions: Young Frankenstein review

By Simon Parris on October 11, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

The Stuttgart Ballet: The Sleeping Ballet review [Melbourne 2026]

By Simon Parris on October 10, 2026 • ( 6 Comments )

Victorian Opera: The Spare Room review

By Simon Parris on October 8, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

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 )

Clovelly Fox Productions: Ordinary Days review [Melbourne 2025]

By Simon Parris on August 22, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Poignant 2008 musical Ordinary Days delivers timely inspiration in this heartfelt, impeccably cast revival.

In The Heights review [Melbourne 2025]

By Simon Parris on August 8, 2025 • ( 2 Comments )

A joyful celebration of humanity, Lin-Manuel Miranda musical In The Heights champions the galvanising support of community and the rich tapestry of diversity. 

MTC: Kimberly Akimbo review

By Simon Parris on July 31, 2025 • ( 1 Comment )

Richly imbued with tender humanity, Kimberly Akimbo deftly balances affecting pathos with delightful comedy, all wrapped up in a sweet, eclectic musical score.

Annie review [Melbourne 2025]

By Simon Parris on July 11, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Lovingly revived, evergreen musical comedy Annie shines anew to bring the joy of musical theatre to a new generation of family audiences. 

Melbourne Opera: Samson and Delilah review

By Simon Parris on June 2, 2025 • ( 3 Comments )

Making a welcome foray into grand French opera, Melbourne Opera strikes gold with Samson and Delilah, confidently delivering splendid musical performances and expertly judged staging. 

Beetlejuice the Musical review [Melbourne 2025]

By Simon Parris on May 18, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Melbourne’s own Eddie Perfect takes on the title role in Beetlejuice as his boffo Broadway musical makes its eagerly anticipated Australian premiere.

Les Misérables the Arena Spectacular review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on May 15, 2025 • ( 6 Comments )

The world’s favourite musical thrills once more in this lavish, talent-packed concert that completely lives up to its “Arena Spectacular” title.

Hadestown review [Melbourne 2025]

By Simon Parris on May 14, 2025 • ( 6 Comments )

Acclaimed modern musical Hadestown exudes sinister, seductive atmosphere in its premiere Australian tour. 

Smash review [Broadway]

By Simon Parris on May 11, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Cleverly reinvented, Smash the musical takes the scenario of Smash the television series in its own direction, crafting a welcome new entry to the ever-popular canon of backstage musicals. 

Floyd Collins review [Broadway 2025]

By Simon Parris on May 10, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

How Glory Goes. Premiering off-Broadway almost 30 years ago, musical tragedy Floyd Collins makes its long awaited Broadway bow in this exquisitely realised, deeply moving production. 

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