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Clovelly Fox Productions: Grey Gardens review

By Simon Parris on July 22, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Pretty Woman the Musical review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on July 17, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on June 24, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Stella, a New Australian Musical: review

By Simon Parris on June 14, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

The Australian Ballet: Romeo and Juliet review [Melbourne 2026]

By Simon Parris on June 7, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Opera Australia: Encore! Songs from the Musicals review

By Simon Parris on May 29, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

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.

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.

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