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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 )

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 […]

The Collective: Parade review

By Simon Parris on September 21, 2014 • ( 2 Comments )

The Australian professional premiere of harrowing musical drama Parade is blessed with ingenious staging and compelling performances from its superb cast.

Melbourne Opera: The Pearl Fishers review

By Simon Parris on September 20, 2014 • ( 1 Comment )

Melbourne Opera capitalizes on the perpetual popularity of Bizet’s The Pearl Fishers with a crowd-pleasing new production.

The Australian Ballet announces Season 2015

By Simon Parris on September 16, 2014 • ( 1 Comment )

The Australian Ballet unveiled their “Year of Beauty,” announcing their eagerly anticipated 2015 season.

Calvin Berger review

By Simon Parris on September 13, 2014 • ( 2 Comments )

Utterly charming in every regard, new musical Calvin Berger has warmth and wit to spare.

The Australian Ballet: The Nutcracker review

By Simon Parris on September 13, 2014 • ( 4 Comments )

While almost every ballet company in the world trots out its Nutcracker every year (as a fundraising drive of sorts), The Australian Ballet reserves their presentations of the immortal classic to be […]

The Last Confession review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on September 4, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Ingeniously thought-provoking and grandly staged, The Last Confession brings a rare touch of glory to Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre.

The Australian Ballet: La Bayadère review

By Simon Parris on August 29, 2014 • ( 5 Comments )

A dazzling and thrilling new production, Stanton Welch’s La Bayadère is world-class entertainment that shows The Australian Ballet at its best.

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