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tick, tick…BOOM! review [Melbourne 2023]

By Simon Parris on February 8, 2023 • ( 1 Comment )

Mary Poppins review [Melbourne 2023]

By Simon Parris on February 4, 2023 • ( 9 Comments )

The Australian Ballet School: Summer Season with Butterfly 2022 review

By Simon Parris on December 10, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Friends the Musical Parody review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on December 1, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat review [Melbourne 2022]

By Simon Parris on November 24, 2022 • ( 1 Comment )

A Christmas Carol review [Melbourne 2022]

By Simon Parris on November 23, 2022 • ( 2 Comments )

Come From Away review [Melbourne 2021]

By Simon Parris on January 28, 2021 • ( 3 Comments )

The joy of finally returning to live theatre in Melbourne is exponentially magnified by the heart lifting humanity of the first musical to reopen, Come From Away.

David McAllister: Soar book review

By Simon Parris on October 1, 2020 • ( 1 Comment )

Bright and brisk, David McAllister’s autobiography Soar: A Life Freed by Dance nimbly chronicles the sacrifices, setbacks and successes of a life devoted to dance. Supportively co-authored by journalist Amanda Dunn, Soar […]

Who’s Your Baghdaddy review

By Simon Parris on June 25, 2020 • ( 1 Comment )

A trailblazing experiment to be treasured, supported and admired, the live online season of Who’s Your Baghdaddy (or How I Started the Iraq War) is an imaginative blend of musical theatre prowess, […]

The Australian Ballet: Volt review

By Simon Parris on March 14, 2020 • ( 3 Comments )

The Australian Ballet returns the mixed contemporary program to the stage, showcasing the depth of talent in the company with Volt. Bookended by an almost too well-matched pair of Wayne McGregor works, […]

Melbourne Theatre Company: Emerald City review

By Simon Parris on March 12, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

The noble intention of Melbourne Theatre Company’s celebration of 50 years of David Williamson plays misfires with a bland revival of 1987 hit Emerald City, a play that proves more tepid talkfest […]

Victorian Opera: Salome review

By Simon Parris on February 26, 2020 • ( 2 Comments )

Victorian Opera begins 2020 in absolute peak form, presenting Richard Strauss’ Salome on a grand scale.

Billy Elliot the Musical review

By Simon Parris on February 23, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Inspiring, amusing and genuinely moving, the revival tour of Billy Elliot the Musical arrives in Melbourne with an exceptional cast in peak form.

Shrek the Musical review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on February 20, 2020 • ( 1 Comment )

A joyful tonic, Shrek the Musical underpins glossy spectacle with endearing heart, delighting the audience with sassy humour and quirky characters.

Melbourne Theatre Company: Torch the Place review

By Simon Parris on February 15, 2020 • ( 1 Comment )

Deftly blending uproarious humour with affecting pathos, Benjamin Law’s Torch the Place is a triumph. Having supported the writing of Law’s first play through their visionary NEXT STAGE program, Melbourne Theatre Company […]

Melbourne Opera: Fidelio review

By Simon Parris on February 6, 2020 • ( 3 Comments )

Melbourne Opera adds to the celebrations of Beethoven’s 250th birthday with a splendidly sung revival of their 2013 staging of Fidelio.

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