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StageBugs Productions: Young Frankenstein review

By Simon Parris on October 11, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

The Stuttgart Ballet: The Sleeping Ballet review [Melbourne 2026]

By Simon Parris on October 10, 2026 • ( 2 Comments )

Victorian Opera: The Spare Room review

By Simon Parris on October 8, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

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 )

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.

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.

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