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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 )

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.

Georgy Girl the Seekers Musical sneak peek

By Simon Parris on December 20, 2015 • ( 1 Comment )

With the official World Premiere of Australian musical Georgy Girl only two days away, producers allowed media a sneak peek of the production this morning.

The Sound of Music review [Sydney 2015]

By Simon Parris on December 18, 2015 • ( 4 Comments )

He may be a week early, but Santa has delivered the music theatre revival we have all been waiting for. Attractive designs, intelligent, respectful direction and a knockout cast combine to create […]

The Sound of Music sneak peek [Sydney 2015]

By Simon Parris on December 17, 2015 • ( 3 Comments )

A lavish production of one of the world’s most beloved musicals is set to open in Sydney ahead of an Australian tour.

2015 Opera Year in Review

By Simon Parris on December 14, 2015 • ( 2 Comments )

Concerts and boutique productions flourished, a modern opera premiere swept its categories in the Helpmann Awards and a host visiting stars graced our stages in the 2015 year of opera.

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