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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 • ( 2 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 )

Melbourne Opera: Il Trovatore review

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

Melbourne Opera: Tannhäuser review

By Simon Parris on August 18, 2016 • ( 5 Comments )

Melbourne Opera makes a quantum leap in scale of production, crossing Collins St to present a majestic, immensely satisfying production of Tannhäuser at the Regent Theatre.

Victorian Opera: Laughter and Tears review

By Simon Parris on August 14, 2016 • ( 1 Comment )

Leaders in arts innovation, Victorian Opera delivers ingeniously conceived new program Laughter and Tears, the entertainment value of which is significantly enhanced by a fruitful collaboration with Circus Oz.

Avenue Q review [Melbourne 2016]

By Simon Parris on August 5, 2016 • ( 3 Comments )

Back to charm a new generation of theatregoers, Avenue Q is as tuneful, hilarious and relevant as ever in this confidently staged revival production.

Victorian Opera: The Pied Piper review

By Simon Parris on July 29, 2016 • ( 4 Comments )

Prolific producers of new work, Victorian Opera again caters for family audiences with The Pied Piper, an original composition by Artistic Director Richard Mills.

Roberto Alagna in Concert review [Melbourne 2016]

By Simon Parris on July 28, 2016 • ( 3 Comments )

Frolicking on stage with lighthearted abandon, charismatic superstar tenor Roberto Alagna set aside his operatic repertoire for an evening of Neapolitan songs.

The Production Company: Funny Girl review

By Simon Parris on July 24, 2016 • ( 15 Comments )

Caroline O’Connor is the Greatest Star in The Production Company’s sensational new staging of legendary Broadway classic Funny Girl, a lavish production lifted to heights of greatness by the supreme confidence and […]

Victorian Opera: Cinderella review

By Simon Parris on July 17, 2016 • ( 3 Comments )

Victorian Opera, in partnership with Victorian Arts Centre, continues their quest to introduce children to opera with a neatly edited, attractively staged production of Massenet’s Cinderella (Cendrillon).

Opera Australia: The Marriage of Figaro review [2016-2017 regional tour]

By Simon Parris on July 16, 2016 • ( 1 Comment )

Michael Gow’s adaptation and direction enhance the whimsical delight of Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro in Opera Australia’s highly accessible, thoroughly entertaining new touring production.  

StageArt: Titanic the Musical review

By Simon Parris on July 10, 2016 • ( 9 Comments )

Reconfigured as a chamber musical for 20 performers and six musicians, 1997 Best Musical Tony Award winner Titanic makes for a dream boutique production. StageArt has raised the bar again, presenting a […]

The Sol III Company: Desire Under the Elms review

By Simon Parris on July 9, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

Eugene O’Neill’s poetically titled 1924 tragedy Desire Under the Elms retains an alluring and potentially affecting premise. While The Sol III Company’s new production contains many admirable elements, the scope of the […]

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