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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 )

Disney: Hercules review [West End 2025]

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Just For One Day review [London 2025]

By Simon Parris on November 14, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Hair review [Melbourne 2025]

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CLOC Musical Theatre: & Juliet review

By Simon Parris on October 16, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

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.

Hot Shoe Shuffle review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on August 11, 2013 • ( 2 Comments )

Come and meet Those dancing feet On the avenue I’m taking you to Exhibition Street. Fresh from its warm up seasons up north, the revival of widely adored tap musical Hot Shoe […]

Opera Australia: Don Pasquale review

By Simon Parris on August 4, 2013 • ( 3 Comments )

Zest and wit abound in this sparkling new production of Donizetti’s classic opera buffa Don Pasquale. A dream cast brings a welcome splash of comic heaven to this otherwise tragedy-laden Sydney winter […]

Opera Australia: La Traviata review 2013

By Simon Parris on August 3, 2013 • ( 5 Comments )

The inaugural Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour had the distinction of showcasing star soprano Emma Matthews’ debut in La Traviata. Wonderful though the thrill of enjoying Matthews’ soaring and heartbreaking performance as […]

Einstein on the Beach review

By Simon Parris on August 1, 2013 • ( Leave a comment )

Living up to the promise of delivering an epic amalgam of non-naturalistic theatre, Einstein on the Beach is certainly a unique feast for the senses. This pristine American staging is a faithful […]

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