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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]

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Steel Magnolias review [Melbourne 2026]

By Simon Parris on July 29, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Clovelly Fox Productions: Grey Gardens review

By Simon Parris on July 22, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Pretty Woman the Musical review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on July 17, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) review [Melbourne]

By Simon Parris on June 24, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

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.

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 […]

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