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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 )

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.

The Australian Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty review

By Simon Parris on September 16, 2015 • ( 7 Comments )

Lavish production values and wonderful dance combine for a world class, highly traditional new staging of evergreen classic The Sleeping Beauty.

Mother, Wife and the Complicated Life review

By Simon Parris on September 9, 2015 • ( 1 Comment )

A terrific cast, strong production values and lashings of real heart set Mother, Wife and the Complicated Life apart from similar “girls night out” revuesicals.

MSO: An Evening with Renee Fleming review

By Simon Parris on September 4, 2015 • ( 2 Comments )

In a highly artistic program of great integrity, Renée Fleming and Melbourne Symphony Orchestra present a thoughtfully curated program of musical treasures, eschewing the chocolate box greatest hit parade that is surely […]

Melbourne Opera: Mary Stuart review

By Simon Parris on September 3, 2015 • ( 5 Comments )

Melbourne Opera raises the bar yet again as a superb cast perform bel canto classic Mary Stuart in a lavish, inventive and highly attractive staging.

The Australian Ballet: 20:21 review

By Simon Parris on August 28, 2015 • ( 7 Comments )

The Australian Ballet traverses from the twentieth to twenty-first century in this scintillating freestyle triple bill that anchors a company premiere and a world premiere with a treasured classic.

Matilda the Musical review [Sydney]

By Simon Parris on August 21, 2015 • ( 9 Comments )

Music theatre lovers rejoice! The sea of revivals has parted to deliver a bona fide world hit, and the Australian production is a dream come true.

Victorian Opera Announces Season 2016

By Simon Parris on August 20, 2015 • ( 3 Comments )

Popular artists will perform in a range of venues in Victorian Opera’s eclectic, original, carefully curated 2016 season.

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