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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 )

Met Opera: Don Carlo review [2015]

By Simon Parris on March 31, 2015 • ( 5 Comments )

Five superb lead singers distinguish Met Opera’s revival of the 2010 co-production of Verdi’s epic drama Don Carlo.

On The Twentieth Century review [Broadway 2015]

By Simon Parris on March 30, 2015 • ( 5 Comments )

All aboard for a generous slice of music theatre heaven as Roundabout Theatre Company revive decedent backstage musical On The Twentieth Century.

On The Town review [Broadway 2015]

By Simon Parris on March 30, 2015 • ( 4 Comments )

Already a helluva show, this vivid, technicolor revival makes On The Town the sprightliest 71-year-old on the block.

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.

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