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Spamalot review [Melbourne 2026]

By Simon Parris on September 20, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Soundworks Productions: Sweeney Todd review

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

Melbourne Opera: Il Trovatore review

By Simon Parris on August 24, 2026 • ( 3 Comments )

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on August 9, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Six the Musical review [Melbourne 2026]

By Simon Parris on July 30, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Steel Magnolias review [Melbourne 2026]

By Simon Parris on July 29, 2026 • ( 2 Comments )

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.

In The Heights review [London 2016]

By Simon Parris on January 25, 2016 • ( 5 Comments )

While music theatre fans across the globe wait to have the chance to see Hamilton, we still have the zesty, heartfelt pleasure of In The Heights to enjoy.

New Adventures: Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty review

By Simon Parris on January 25, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

The final performance of the current London season sees Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty in excellent shape for its coming UK and world tour.  

The Royal Ballet: Rhapsody / The Two Pigeons review

By Simon Parris on January 24, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

In a nicely balanced, highly entertaining double bill, The Royal Ballet presents Rhapsody and The Two Pigeons, two gems from the treasured catalogue of works from Frederick Ashton.

Donmar Warehouse: Les Liaisons Dangereuses review

By Simon Parris on January 23, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

Christopher Hampton’s ever-intriguing play Les Liaisons Dangereuses is given a classy revival at the Donmar Warehouse, where the intimacy of the tiny auditorium immerses the audience in the great salons of 18th […]

Paris Opera: Werther [2016]

By Simon Parris on January 21, 2016 • ( 1 Comment )

In a dream pairing, Piotr Beczala and Elīna Garanča deliver magnificent performances in this meticulously directed revival of Werther at Paris Opera.

Guys and Dolls [London 2016]

By Simon Parris on January 19, 2016 • ( 2 Comments )

Spectacular dancing enlivens evergreen chestnut Guys and Dolls in this solid new production.

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