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The Australian Ballet: Flora review

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

OVATION concert review [Melbourne]

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

The Australian Ballet: Signature Works [Melbourne 2026]

By Simon Parris on February 28, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

The Book of Mormon review [Melbourne 2026]

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

Cluedo review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on February 11, 2026 • ( 2 Comments )

Victorian Opera: The Pirates of Penzance review [Melbourne 2026]

By Simon Parris on February 5, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Bright Star review [Broadway]

By Simon Parris on March 30, 2016 • ( 4 Comments )

Refreshingly different and entirely unpretentious, Bright Star has an original story, an authentic Southern sound and a cohesive blend of creative elements.

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.

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