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OSMaD: Come From Away review

By Simon Parris on December 6, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Paddington the Musical review

By Simon Parris on November 19, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Disney: Hercules review [West End 2025]

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

Just For One Day review [London 2025]

By Simon Parris on November 14, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Hair review [Melbourne 2025]

By Simon Parris on November 1, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

CLOC Musical Theatre: & Juliet review

By Simon Parris on October 16, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Met Opera: Roberto Devereux review

By Simon Parris on March 29, 2016 • ( 1 Comment )

Met Opera’s stunning production for their premiere season of Roberto Devereux boasts four world-class singers in the leading roles.

Dear Evan Hansen review

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

Timely staging, well judged writing and powerful performances distinguish brand new teen spirit musical Dear Evan Hansen.

She Loves Me review [Broadway 2016]

By Simon Parris on March 28, 2016 • ( 6 Comments )

Utterly charming and splendidly cast, Roundabout Theatre Company’s revival of She Loves Me exemplifies the very reason music theatre fans flock to Broadway.

Met Opera: L’Elisir d’Amore review

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

The bel canto pleasure of L’Elisir d’Amore is significantly enhanced by electric chemistry between its romantic leads.

The Robber Bridegroom review

By Simon Parris on March 27, 2016 • ( 3 Comments )

Streamlined to a single act, Roundabout’s new off-Broadway production of 1970s Broadway musical The Robber Bridegroom is 90 effervescent minutes of unabashed fun.

Fiddler on the Roof review [Broadway 2016]

By Simon Parris on March 27, 2016 • ( 7 Comments )

The new Broadway revival of revered masterwork Fiddler on the Roof benefits from the insight, imagination and artistry of acclaimed director Bartlett Sher and his proven creative team.

Matilda review [Melbourne 2016]

By Simon Parris on March 18, 2016 • ( 6 Comments )

A clever show that is mightily enhanced by an equally smart, ingeniously realised production, Matilda is the music theatre smash hit Melbourne fans have been clamoring for while suffering through a seemingly […]

The Australian Ballet: Vitesse review

By Simon Parris on March 12, 2016 • ( 5 Comments )

Commencing its 2016 Melbourne season in top form, The Australian Ballet continues its recent trend of exciting modern dance programs with Vitesse.

Violet review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on March 6, 2016 • ( 2 Comments )

The quality of Violet exemplifies the ever-rising standard of the thriving independent musical scene.

Taxithi review

By Simon Parris on March 4, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

Brimming with tender warmth, fiery passion, gentle humour and touching pathos, Taxithi is a moving celebration of the courageous Greek women who forged new lives in Australia in the 1950s and 60s.

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