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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 • ( Leave a comment )

Clovelly Fox Productions: Grey Gardens review

By Simon Parris on July 22, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Pretty Woman the Musical review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on July 17, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) review [Melbourne]

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

Miss Saigon review [London]

By Simon Parris on January 22, 2015 • ( 4 Comments )

A sure contender for one of the top musicals of all time, Miss Saigon steps out of the shadow of its older sibling to be seen as an acclaimed and adored masterwork […]

Cats review [London Palladium]

By Simon Parris on January 22, 2015 • ( 3 Comments )

If someone that young and beautiful needs to travel up, up, up to the Heaviside Layer then I am afraid that there is no hope left for me.

Royal Opera: Andrea Chénier review

By Simon Parris on January 21, 2015 • ( 4 Comments )

An artistic and vocal triumph, Royal Opera’s brand new production of Andrea Chénier is distinguished by its current starry cast, but is sure to remain a cherished production in the long term […]

Royal Ballet: Don Quixote review

By Simon Parris on January 20, 2015 • ( 1 Comment )

As much fun for the dancers and musicians as the audience, Carlos Acosta’s Don Quixote is like being present at one big opera house party.

The Play That Goes Wrong review

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

Utterly hilarious, The Play That Goes Wrong is a classic example of the chaos that can be achieved by control.

BalletBoyz: Young Men review

By Simon Parris on January 19, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Mesmerizing and relentless, the world premiere season of Young Men by BalletBoyz garners much audience appreciation and leaves plenty of scope for interpretation and thought.

Donmar Warehouse: My Night With Reg review [Apollo Theatre]

By Simon Parris on January 19, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

With its first-rate ensemble cast intact, Donmar Warehouse’s acclaimed revival of Kevin Elyot’s 1994 comedy of gay manners My Night with Reg makes an effortless transition to the West End’s Apollo Theatre.

Donmar Warehouse: City of Angels review

By Simon Parris on January 18, 2015 • ( 3 Comments )

The West End’s hottest music theatre stars shine in a production as ingenious as the source material.

Strictly Ballroom the Musical review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on January 18, 2015 • ( 6 Comments )

Boasting lavish designs and sensational choreography, Strictly Ballroom the musical arrives in Melbourne a polished, pristine panoply of pleasures.

Strictly Ballroom the musical Melbourne sneak peek

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

The rags and grime of Les Misérables have been cast aside at Her Majesty’s Theatre, Melbourne prepares for opening night of Strictly Ballroom the Musical.

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