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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 )

Melbourne Opera: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg review

By Simon Parris on February 17, 2025 • ( 13 Comments )

In a splendid realisation of an inspiringly ambitious vision, Melbourne Opera successfully brings opera to world heritage site, the Royal Exhibition Building. The combined result of dozens upon dozens of artists and […]

Victorian Opera: Follies review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on February 2, 2025 • ( 7 Comments )

In a towering achievement, Victorian Opera lavishes high production values, sumptuous orchestra, and a peerless cast on revered Stephen Sondheim musical Follies.

Shirley Valentine review [Melbourne 2025]

By Simon Parris on February 1, 2025 • ( 4 Comments )

Beloved Liverpudlian housewife Shirley Valentine roars back to life in an expertly realised, deeply touching solo performance from Natalie Bassingthwaighte. 

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. 

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