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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 )

John Foreman’s Australian Pops Orchestra: New Year’s Eve Gala Concert 2024 review

By Simon Parris on December 31, 2024 • ( Leave a comment )

John Foreman’s Australian Pops Orchestra blends traditional New Year’s Eve favourites with a generous serving of musical theatre and pop hits for a thrilling presentation of their annual New Year’s Eve & […]

Dear Evan Hansen review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on December 19, 2024 • ( 5 Comments )

Even when the dark comes crashing through When you need a friend to carry you And when you’re broken on the ground You will be found

Love Actually? The Musical Parody review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on December 9, 2024 • ( Leave a comment )

A clever idea for a show and a perfectly timed Christmas presentation, sporadically funny new musical Love Actually? The Musical Parody falls short of its blue chip potential. 

Melbourne Shakespeare Company: Twelfth Night review

By Simon Parris on December 8, 2024 • ( Leave a comment )

In the gorgeous setting of the Rose Garden at St Kilda Botanical Gardens, Melbourne Shakespeare Company delights with the merry mayhem of Twelfth Night.

OSMaD: The Addams Family review

By Simon Parris on December 7, 2024 • ( 3 Comments )

Creative direction and vibrant performances breathe abundant life into altogether ooky musical The Addams Family. 

A Christmas Carol review [Melbourne 2024]

By Simon Parris on November 30, 2024 • ( Leave a comment )

Now a celebrated annual tradition, A Christmas Carol returns to bring festive joy to all but the hardest “Bah, humbug!” hearts.

Perryman Theatre Company: One Day in September review

By Simon Parris on November 29, 2024 • ( Leave a comment )

Showcased by an elite cast of the best possible draft picks, new Australian musical One Day in September breaks out from the pack in a confidently presented, all too brief Development Season. 

Wicked: Part One movie review

By Simon Parris on November 20, 2024 • ( Leave a comment )

Decadently thrillifying in every possible regard, eagerly awaited movie Wicked: Part One faithfully serves the stage musical’s legion fans while ingeniously expanding its universe with dazzling creativity. 

Sister Act the Musical review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on November 15, 2024 • ( 8 Comments )

Fabulous, Baby! Congregation-pleasing screen-to-stage adaptation Sister Act the Musical spreads the Sunday Morning Fever as it makes its long overdue Australian premiere tour in heavenly form. 

Maybe Happy Ending review [Broadway]

By Simon Parris on November 12, 2024 • ( Leave a comment )

Quirky, original, and sweetly adorable, new musical Maybe Happy Ending is a magical journey of love and wonder that gamely sees the very best in our throwaway world of consumer convenience. 

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