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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 )

Afterglow review [Melbourne 2026]

By Simon Parris on February 3, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Cats review [Melbourne 2025]

By Simon Parris on January 1, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

John Foreman’s Australia Pops Orchestra: New Year’s Eve Gala Concerts review

By Simon Parris on December 30, 2025 • ( 6 Comments )

Opera Australia: Don Carlos review

By Simon Parris on May 24, 2015 • ( 5 Comments )

Verdi’s grandest opera is given the meticulous and magnificent treatment it deserves in this most welcome revival, the glittering centerpiece of this very well received Melbourne Autumn season.  

Ned – A New Australian Musical review

By Simon Parris on May 23, 2015 • ( 6 Comments )

Dramatically charged content, stirring, melodious music and terrific performances contribute to a distinguished world premiere for Ned A New Australian Musical.

CLOC Musical Theatre: Mary Poppins review

By Simon Parris on May 16, 2015 • ( 1 Comment )

The wind must be in the east, as Mary Poppins flies back onto the Melbourne stage in a lavish, lovingly crafted stage spectacular.

Opera Australia: Don Giovanni review [Melbourne 2015]

By Simon Parris on May 12, 2015 • ( 4 Comments )

In a staging that is as magnificent as it is ingenious, director David McVicar breathes fresh life into trusty favourite Don Giovanni.

Opera Australia: Madama Butterly review [Melbourne 2015]

By Simon Parris on May 5, 2015 • ( 1 Comment )

Moffat Oxenbould’s cherished production of Madama Butterfly goes out in high style with sublime soprano Hiromi Omura giving an exquisitely calibrated tour de force performance.

The Sound of Music Story book review

By Simon Parris on May 1, 2015 • ( 3 Comments )

The myriad of decisions, events and talents that miraculously combined to create beloved film The Sound of Music is lovingly and insightfully described in Tom Santopietro’s fascinating new book The Sound of […]

Patrice Tipoki: A Musical Heart album review

By Simon Parris on April 30, 2015 • ( 1 Comment )

Having already appeared in enough musicals to fill her debut album with career highlights, Patrice Tipoki shares the enormous breadth of her talent in the new release A Musical Heart.

Met Opera: Aida review [2015]

By Simon Parris on April 10, 2015 • ( 4 Comments )

Soaring sets and grand pageantry distinguish the Met’s Aida, a production that holds up strongly in repeat viewings.

The King and I review [Broadway 2015]

By Simon Parris on April 9, 2015 • ( 9 Comments )

The jewel in the crown of the current Broadway season, Rodgers and Hammerstein treasure The King and I gleams in a ravishing revival. The vision of esteemed director Bartlett Sher and team, […]

It Shoulda Been You review [Broadway]

By Simon Parris on April 8, 2015 • ( 2 Comments )

A triumph of great casting over moderate material, It Shoulda Been You is a breezy, old-fashioned comedy that is as pleasant as it is forgettable.

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