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Afterglow review [Melbourne 2026]

By Simon Parris on February 3, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Cats review [Melbourne 2025]

By Simon Parris on January 1, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

John Foreman’s Australia Pops Orchestra: New Year’s Eve Gala Concerts review

By Simon Parris on December 30, 2025 • ( 6 Comments )

Anastasia review [Melbourne 2025]

By Simon Parris on December 29, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

John Foreman’s Australian Pops Orchestra: The Idols of Musical Theatre review

By Simon Parris on December 28, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

OSMaD: Come From Away review

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

La Scala: Rigoletto review

By Simon Parris on January 18, 2016 • ( 1 Comment )

Gilbert Deflo’s production of Verdi favourite Rigoletto raises the piece to the grandest operatic scale. Thankfully, the singers are easily as spectacular as the soaring scenery.

Grey Gardens review [London 2016]

By Simon Parris on January 18, 2016 • ( 2 Comments )

Showcasing two of the finest stage actresses, Grey Gardens finally comes to London in this impressively staged production.

Funny Girl review [London 2016]

By Simon Parris on January 17, 2016 • ( 4 Comments )

Fanny Brice may sing the song but it is Sheridan Smith who is the greatest star, leading a long overdue, sassy revival of Broadway classic Funny Girl.

Royal Opera: Tosca review [2016]

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

Blessed with three excellent lead singers, this revival of Jonathan Kent’s 2006 production lands all the thrills of Puccini’s magnificent classic.

Bend It Like Beckham The Musical review

By Simon Parris on January 15, 2016 • ( 4 Comments )

What appears, at first glance, an unusual choice for a musical proves a joyous celebration of culture, identity and acceptance.

Fiddler on the Roof review [Melbourne 2016]

By Simon Parris on January 6, 2016 • ( 5 Comments )

This lovingly staged, if rather safe, new production of perennial classic Fiddler on the Roof is anchored by a sterling performance from Australia’s unchallenged Leading Man of the stage, Anthony Warlow.

Fiddler on the Roof sneak peek [Melbourne 2016]

By Simon Parris on January 5, 2016 • ( 1 Comment )

Producer Tim Lawson treated Melbourne media to a look at his new production of Fiddler on the Roof.

2015 Music Theatre Year in Review

By Simon Parris on December 24, 2015 • ( 6 Comments )

World premieres abounded, boutique musicals thrived and revivals continued arriving in the 2015 year of musical theatre.

Georgy Girl the Seekers Musical review

By Simon Parris on December 23, 2015 • ( 5 Comments )

Bathing nostalgia in the warmest possible glow, Georgy Girl is a rose coloured trip down memory lane, with exceptionally engaging performances and glorious harmonies being two of the chief attractions.

Cats review [Melbourne 2015]

By Simon Parris on December 21, 2015 • ( 7 Comments )

Cats lets the memory live again, with a new revival only five years after the last one.

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