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The Australian Ballet: Romeo and Juliet review [Melbourne 2026]

By Simon Parris on June 7, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Opera Australia: Encore! Songs from the Musicals review

By Simon Parris on May 29, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Opera Australia: Gilbert & Sullivan – A Musical Celebration review [Melbourne 2026]

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

Waitress the Musical review [Australia 2026]

By Simon Parris on May 8, 2026 • ( 3 Comments )

Melbourne Opera: Don Giovanni review [2026]

By Simon Parris on April 27, 2026 • ( 1 Comment )

Schmigadoon review [Broadway 2026]

By Simon Parris on April 6, 2026 • ( 1 Comment )

Happy People in Concert review

By Simon Parris on October 19, 2014 • ( 1 Comment )

The boutique musical boom received a boost from an original Australian musical this weekend as Matthew Lee Robinson’s Happy People was presented as a star-studded concert staging.

Lyric Opera of Melbourne: Werther review

By Simon Parris on October 19, 2014 • ( 2 Comments )

In their most ambitious presentation to date, Lyric Opera of Melbourne treats local audiences to the all-too-rarely-seen Werther.

Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake 2014 [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on October 18, 2014 • ( 2 Comments )

Wonderfully witty and hauntingly heartbreaking, the perennially pristine production of Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake makes a very welcome return to Melbourne.  

Once review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on October 5, 2014 • ( 4 Comments )

The premiere Melbourne has been waiting for all year has finally arrived and it’s an absolute gem.

Joan Sutherland & Richard Bonynge Foundation: Rodelinda review

By Simon Parris on October 4, 2014 • ( 5 Comments )

Melbourne’s opera cognoscenti breathed the rarified air of Melbourne Recital Centre for a gala concert of sublime quality last night.

Victorian Opera: The Play of Herod review

By Simon Parris on October 3, 2014 • ( 2 Comments )

Victorian Opera completes their eclectic 2014 season with yet another unique event that adds to the rich cultural life of Melbourne.

The Australian Ballet School: 50th Anniversary Gala review

By Simon Parris on September 28, 2014 • ( 1 Comment )

Celebrating the glorious past and looking firmly toward the future, The Australian Ballet School marked the truly landmark occasion of their fiftieth anniversary with a wonderful evening of ceremony and celebration.

Carrie the Musical review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on September 28, 2014 • ( 4 Comments )

An energetic cast of new talents comes to the fore as Carrie the Musical makes it long awaited Melbourne premiere.

Victorian Opera: The Riders review

By Simon Parris on September 24, 2014 • ( 3 Comments )

Victorian Opera has thrown the full weight of their resources behind this world premiere to create a unique and mesmerizing musical experience.  

The Australian Ballet: Peter Wright’s The Nutcracker review #2

By Simon Parris on September 23, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

A second opportunity to attend this sumptuous presentation of Peter Wright’s The Nutcracker was too good to pass up, especially the chance to see popular Principals Adam Bull and Amber Scott in […]

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