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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 )

Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour: Aida review

By Simon Parris on March 28, 2015 • ( 4 Comments )

In a ravishing display of the depth of her extraordinary talent, American soprano Latonia Moore outshines camels, fireworks and dancing girls to walk away with the fourth annual Handa Opera on Sydney […]

Walking with Dinosaurs – The Arena Spectacular review

By Simon Parris on March 25, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

A critic-proof show if there was one, all that remains for a reviewer to do is point out that Walking with Dinosaurs – The Arena Spectacular is back and then let the […]

The Importance of Being Miriam review

By Simon Parris on March 21, 2015 • ( 1 Comment )

The Importance of Being Miriam is a candid, frequently hilarious and often touching journey through both a charmed career and the literary treasures of great authors.

MSO: The Damnation of Faust review

By Simon Parris on March 21, 2015 • ( 2 Comments )

MSO presents a lustrous performance of Berlioz’s The Damnation of Faust, in which the superb orchestra, soloists and choirs create a whole that is greater than the not inconsiderable sum of its […]

MSO: Bryn Terfel and Lisa McCune sing Broadway Classics review

By Simon Parris on March 15, 2015 • ( 5 Comments )

MSO hosted a wonderful stroll down music theatre memory lane with a highly talented assemblage of musicians.

Lyric Opera of Melbourne: Spanish Time and Gianni Schicchi review

By Simon Parris on March 15, 2015 • ( 1 Comment )

Lyric Opera of Melbourne’s comic double bill does not quite achieve the polish of previous presentations, but in some ways that is a deliberate choice.

The Australian Ballet: Giselle review

By Simon Parris on March 14, 2015 • ( 9 Comments )

Lovingly restored to full glory, Maina Gielgud’s 1986 production of Giselle returns to its place as one of the most treasured jewels in The Australian Ballet’s repertoire.

Dirty Dancing review [Melbourne]

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

Blue chip title Dirty Dancing twirls back into town in a production that is surely resistant to help or hindrance from this, or any other, reviewer.

Blood Brothers review [Hayes Theatre]

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

Willy Russell’s classic musical packs considerable punch when presented as an understated, softly spoken drama.

STC: Suddenly Last Summer review

By Simon Parris on February 28, 2015 • ( 2 Comments )

Loved the play, hated the concept.

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