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Cats review [Melbourne 2025]

By Simon Parris on January 1, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

John Foreman’s Australia Pops Orchestra: New Year’s Eve Gala Concerts review

By Simon Parris on December 30, 2025 • ( 6 Comments )

Anastasia review [Melbourne 2025]

By Simon Parris on December 29, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

John Foreman’s Australian Pops Orchestra: The Idols of Musical Theatre review

By Simon Parris on December 28, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

OSMaD: Come From Away review

By Simon Parris on December 6, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Paddington the Musical review

By Simon Parris on November 19, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Magnormos: Children of Eden review

By Simon Parris on September 24, 2013 • ( 2 Comments )

Glorious music, beautifully sung and expertly played, was the clear highlight of this final presentation in Magnormos’ Stephen Schwartz Triptych, a celebration that brightened Melbourne’s music theatre calendar considerably this year. Excitement […]

The Australian Ballet: Cinderella review

By Simon Parris on September 18, 2013 • ( 15 Comments )

Brimming with wit and wonder, The Australian Ballet’s brand new staging of Cinderella is a world-class production set to thrill audiences for many years to come.

Magnormos: Pippin review

By Simon Parris on September 17, 2013 • ( 8 Comments )

Following last week’s enthusiastically received presentation of Godspell, Magnormos continued their Stephen Schwartz Triptych with a magical presentation of fellow 1970s musical Pippin. Currently enjoying a hit revival on Broadway, Pippin has […]

Melbourne Opera: La Traviata review

By Simon Parris on September 12, 2013 • ( Leave a comment )

Melbourne Opera marks Verdi’s bicentenary with a celebration of their own, the completion of ten wonderful years of bringing accessible opera to Melbourne and Australia’s Eastern states. In returning to their first […]

Magnormos: Godspell review

By Simon Parris on September 10, 2013 • ( 6 Comments )

Brilliantly re-orchestrated for a new millennium, Godspell thrilled new and old audiences alike last night in a well-rehearsed, creative, upbeat presentation. The honour of having composer Stephen Schwartz in the house also added […]

The Light in the Piazza review

By Simon Parris on September 4, 2013 • ( Leave a comment )

An exquisite boutique production brings this modern gem to life in a staging that is clearly a labour of love from all involved.

Lyric Opera of Melbourne: Iphigenie review

By Simon Parris on September 2, 2013 • ( Leave a comment )

Lyric Opera of Melbourne impress with a bold, fully realised production of rarely seen opera Iphigénie. A terrific concept, talented musicians and highly committed performers combine for a riveting piece of drama […]

The Australian Ballet: La Sylphide review

By Simon Parris on August 31, 2013 • ( 2 Comments )

Romantic double bill La Sylphide and Paquita celebrate the sheer beauty of pure ballet, providing an evening of unabashed theatrical pleasure. Performed in a section of the season usually reserved for a […]

Opera Australia announces Season 2014

By Simon Parris on August 23, 2013 • ( 1 Comment )

Opera Australia has unveiled a star-studded new season featuring a range of acclaimed singers from Australia and around the globe. New productions, some music theatre and a visit from the world’s biggest […]

The Production Company: Singin’ in The Rain review

By Simon Parris on August 22, 2013 • ( 2 Comments )

Filled with toe-tapping tunes, Singin’ in the Rain is good, old fashioned, crowd-pleasing fun. The Production Company’s staging features sensational music, colourful costumes and an appealing cast of talented triple threats.

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