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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 )

La Scala: Serata Ratmansky review

By Simon Parris on January 5, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Choreographer du jour, Alexei Ratmansky has established himself as an elegantly inventive master of the modern evolution of dance and ballet. Internationally in-demand, Australian audiences were fortunate enough to be treated to […]

La Scala: La Traviata 2013-2014 review

By Simon Parris on January 4, 2014 • ( 2 Comments )

For a somewhat controversial production, this new staging is surprisingly traditional in form. Despite the update in time and an overreliance on stage business, the heart and soul of the immortal tragedy […]

The Light Princess review

By Simon Parris on January 3, 2014 • ( 2 Comments )

Ravishingly gorgeous and endlessly inventive, The Light Princess shows the artistic force of National Theatre at its very best. Helmed by ingenious director Marianne Elliott, and reuniting many of the other creatives […]

From Here to Eternity The Musical review

By Simon Parris on January 2, 2014 • ( 1 Comment )

As with Stephen Ward, a terrific story, exotic setting and experienced production team all indicate a high chance of success, but the magic is just not there. The talented cast give the […]

American Psycho: A New Musical Thriller review

By Simon Parris on January 2, 2014 • ( 11 Comments )

Edgy, slick, pristine and as blackly humorous as it is genuinely thrilling, brand new musical American Psycho is set to divide and conquer as it soon makes its way around the globe.

Stephen Ward the Musical review

By Simon Parris on January 1, 2014 • ( 2 Comments )

Salacious subject matter, swinging era and groovy location all point to a terrific idea for a musical, but even with the world’s top theatre practitioners on board, that lightning-in-a-bottle magic of a […]

The Royal Ballet: Jewels review

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

Well established as one of the “jewels” of the repertoire, George Balanchine’s Jewels is a tantalizing reflection on the sheer beauty of ballet.

The Lion King review [Sydney]

By Simon Parris on December 13, 2013 • ( 15 Comments )

Ingeniously spectacular and unashamedly sentimental, The Lion King is the ultimate live theatre experience, provoking the full range an abundance of spine tingles, goose bumps, laughter and tears.

2013 Music Theatre Year in Review

By Simon Parris on December 12, 2013 • ( 3 Comments )

Boutique productions abounded this year, highlighting the expensive risk of full-scale commercial productions. Fortunately, smaller budgets for sets and costumes have no impact on the quality of the performances, with compelling acting […]

The Lion King Sydney: Sneak Peek

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

Ahead of tomorrow’s opening night, producers of the eagerly awaited return Australian season of The Lion King invited media for a glimpse at the spectacular costumes, innovative masks, gorgeous lighting and talented […]

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