Review Archive
Alexandra Bellad-Ellis is a writer, actor and stage manager and has been involved in the arts for most of her life (20 years and counting).
She is a founding member of the Palmerston North Theatre company Skin Theatre, as well as being involved in other production companies such as Joy Green’s Properjob Productions and Iris Productions. She acts mostly in productions of Shakespeare’s work, it’s a form of writing she loves performing and it always gives her joy. Otherwise she stage manages productions. She take pride in making good productions, and providing a great backstage environment for actors.
Alexandra has a Masters in Science Communication (after completing a science degree and postgraduate diploma), meaning that she takes complex information and presents it to the public in interesting ways. She hopes to have a career in writing, even if it is never a full time job (some of her writing is currently being looked at by publishers).
Check out her LinkedIn profile.
Welcome to the review archive.
Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Matilda the Musical
Palmerston North
12/04/2024 - 27/04/2024
"Matilda’s world brought to dynamic life by the whole team..
QEIII: Black Betty
Palmerston North
06/05/2023 - 03/06/2023
"Fun, fresh-feeling, bonkers and very funny..
THE BOOK ADDICT
Wellington, Palmerston North, Nelson
30/08/2022 - 28/03/2023
"It may not be stranger than fiction, but it’s certainly better!..
"Genuine, intimate and honest with many real, raw moments..
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THE MĀORI SIDESTEPS
Wellington, Havelock North, Nelson, Invercargill, Kerikeri, Palmerston North
15/06/2017 - 09/06/2021
"Highlighting inequity through comedy..
"An amazing show – a must see..
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LADIES NIGHT
Palmerston North
14/11/2020 - 19/12/2020
"The balm we need after a long year..
MACBETH
Global
12/05/2020 - 31/05/2020
"Pared down aesthetic makes every line count..
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
London
07/05/2020 - 31/05/2020
"As physical as it’s verbal and easy to follow..
BOOK ENDS
Global
06/04/2020 - 31/05/2020
"Interesting character studies and an easy listen..
VANILLA MIRAKA
Wellington, Auckland, Global
04/11/2014 - 31/05/2020
"Delightful, funny and poignant..
"A sincere quest or an ‘othering’ piss-take?..
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THE GRIN REAPER
Palmerston North
20/11/2019 - 21/11/2019
"Slick writing & dry humour survive stuff-ups..
SPRING AWAKENING
Palmerston North
22/10/2019 - 26/10/2019
"Challenging subjects and language delivered with aplomb..
NIU SILA
Palmerston North
03/08/2019 - 25/08/2019
"Kiwi classic shows its contemporary heart..
"Beautiful, funny and packs a real punch..
STEPPING UP
Palmerston North
26/07/2019 - 26/07/2019
"Turns what could be a very difficult subject into tear-inducing laughs..
BILL MASSEY’S TOURISTS
Wellington, Dunedin, Hamilton, New Plymouth, Gisborne, Christchurch, Palmerston North
24/07/2014 - 12/10/2018
"Powerful and deeply moving..
"Presented with sincerity, integrity and polish..
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PERIOD.
Wellington, Palmerston North
11/10/2018 - 23/03/2019
"Everyone deserves to see this – period...
"Hysterically funny in places; beautiful in others..
SEARCHING FOR HAPPINESS
Palmerston North
08/10/2018 - 09/10/2018
"Raises awareness with well-pitched comedy..
Alexander Sparrow is FRED FROM FEATHERSTON
Palmerston North, Wellington
26/01/2018 - 08/10/2018
"Talent aplenty..
"Off-the-wall characters..
BLONDE MOUNTAIN WOLF MAN
Wellington, Palmerston North
06/10/2018 - 05/03/2019
"A fascinating historical plot dug over with ingenuity..
"Funny and engaging..
THAT BLOODY WOMAN
Palmerston North
05/05/2018 - 03/06/2018
"Comic punk opera panto..
PROOF
Auckland, Palmerston North
26/10/2016 - 11/11/2017
"A lovely play, wonderfully told..
"Intelligent, funny, hip and a joy to watch..
LORD OF THE FLIES
Palmerston North
15/07/2017 - 05/08/2017
"Enthralling..
THE AUTHORISED BOOTLEG TOUR
Palmerston North
11/07/2017 - 12/07/2017
"A perfect way to liven up a dull, cold week..
NOT IN OUR NEIGHBOURHOOD
Wellington, Auckland, Invercargill, Dunedin, Christchurch, Palmerston North
01/03/2014 - 24/06/2017
"Devastating yet wanted more..
"The importance of this work cannot be overstated..
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