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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 )

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.

Victorian Opera: Banquet of Secrets

By Simon Parris on March 2, 2016 • ( 3 Comments )

A slow burn, Banquet of Secrets’ ultimate success is due, in no small part, to the dazzling talents of its charismatic quartet of performers.

Victorian Opera: Voyage to the Moon review

By Simon Parris on February 16, 2016 • ( 3 Comments )

In an extraordinary collaboration, Victorian Opera and Musica Viva present the world premiere of Voyage to the Moon, a highly accomplished celebration of the beauty of Baroque music.

StageArt: Saturday Night Fever review

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

Anchored by an exceptional lead performance from Mike Snell, Saturday Night Fever features sharp choreography, excellent musical performances and a darkly dramatic story that is enhanced by the intimate space of Chapel […]

Ghost the Musical review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on February 7, 2016 • ( 4 Comments )

A series of music video clips come to life on stage, Ghost the Musical caters to the attention span of the YouTube generation. Thankfully, the talents of the terrific cast provide the […]

Melbourne Opera: The Abduction from the Seraglio review

By Simon Parris on February 6, 2016 • ( 3 Comments )

Presented as a 1970s spy romp, Mozart’s The Abduction from the Seraglio is an amusing evening of beautiful music.

North By Northwest review [2016]

By Simon Parris on February 2, 2016 • ( 1 Comment )

Lightly comedic thriller North By Northwest looks glossy and grand in the larger space of the State Theatre.

Butch Masters: Man of Destiny review

By Simon Parris on January 31, 2016 • ( 1 Comment )

World premiere musical Butch Masters: Man of Destiny brings affordable theatre to Midsumma 2016. 

Meow Meow’s Little Mermaid review

By Simon Parris on January 30, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

Completely captivating and refreshingly unpredictable, Meow Meow’s Little Mermaid is an immersive and highly theatrical cabaret.

MTC: Ladies in Black review

By Simon Parris on January 28, 2016 • ( 12 Comments )

Utterly charming and original, new Australian musical Ladies in Black is cause for celebration.

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