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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 )

Opera Australia: Gilbert & Sullivan – A Musical Celebration review [Melbourne 2026]

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

Waitress the Musical review [Australia 2026]

By Simon Parris on May 8, 2026 • ( 3 Comments )

Melbourne Opera: Don Giovanni review [2026]

By Simon Parris on April 27, 2026 • ( 1 Comment )

Schmigadoon review [Broadway 2026]

By Simon Parris on April 6, 2026 • ( 1 Comment )

An Evening with Audra McDonald review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on November 1, 2015 • ( 8 Comments )

In an unforgettable evening of song and story, Audra McDonald brought her once-in-a-lifetime voice to Melbourne last night.  

Sydney Chamber Opera: Fly Away Peter review

By Simon Parris on October 22, 2015 • ( 1 Comment )

An inspired choice for an opera adaptation, especially in this WWI centenary year, Fly Away Peter is a compelling, haunting reflection on the inescapable horror of war.

An Evening with Angela Gheorghiu review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on October 14, 2015 • ( 6 Comments )

In a welcome and long awaited Australian visit, Romanian soprano Angela Gheorghiu demonstrated her finely honed artistry and the luxurious beauty of her voice along with the verve of her glamorous bella […]

The Rabbits review

By Simon Parris on October 9, 2015 • ( 2 Comments )

Defying classification, The Rabbits blends opera, music theatre, and gentle pop music in a finely crafted theatrical experience.

CLOC Musical Theatre: The Drowsy Chaperone review

By Simon Parris on October 6, 2015 • ( 3 Comments )

A perfect fit to the musical comedy genre that has served them so well, CLOC Musical Theatre’s production of The Drowsy Chaperone lives up to the expected standard of high production values […]

Victorian Opera: The Grumpiest Boy in the World review

By Simon Parris on October 3, 2015 • ( 4 Comments )

Demonstrating yet again their absolute commitment to both new works and young singers, Victorian Opera presents the world premiere of the delightful new opera The Grumpiest Boy in the World.

Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games review

By Simon Parris on October 1, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

The original spirituality, raw talent and Irish charm of Riverdance are all but lost in this flashy, simplistic, clichéd presentation.

Lyric Opera of Melbourne: Stella review

By Simon Parris on September 26, 2015 • ( 1 Comment )

Brimming with rapturous Puccini-esque music and sung by a wonderfully well-matched cast of five, Lyric Opera of Melbourne’s hand-polished production of long lost Melbourne opera Stella is a gem.

The Australian Ballet Announces Season 2016

By Simon Parris on September 23, 2015 • ( 1 Comment )

The Australian Ballet boasts a carefully curated collection of classical and contemporary dance works in its eagerly anticipated season 2016. Returning full-length favourites and innovative mixed programs will be joined by a […]

John & Jen review

By Simon Parris on September 19, 2015 • ( 1 Comment )

A pair of high quality performances anchors a lovingly staged boutique presentation of Andrew Lippa and Tom Greenwald’s 1995 musical John & Jen.

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