Review Archive
Melanie Stewart has been involved in Theatre for 30 years as a performer, teacher, director and technician. She is currently head of the Music and Performing Arts at Waimea College in Nelson.
Welcome to the review archive.
Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Moon
Tauranga, Nelson
28/10/2023 - 03/11/2024
"Unworldly, involving, humorous, engrossing, joyful..
"Two dads creating a show that their kids and their kids pals might like..
AIGA
Auckland, Nelson
20/03/2024 - 29/10/2024
"Well-deserved standing ovation for thought provoking, masterful and moving show..
"Superpower - held in utopic limbo space..
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Forget me not
Nelson
17/03/2024 - 18/03/2024
"Has the potential to be a lovely, empathetic reflection..
A NATURAL WOMAN: Celebrating the music of Carole King
Wellington, Nelson, Raumati
22/01/2022 - 06/05/2023
"An accomplished actor and pitch-perfect singer with backing that delivers a tight, slick, professional show..
"Music and banter to fill the soul and spread joy..
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SILENT SPRING REVISITED: Rachel Carson’s Fight for Nature
Wellington, Nelson
13/08/2021 - 28/03/2023
"Entertains, educates and shakes us out of our complacency..
"An unthreatening wake-up call..
Real
Nelson
23/03/2023 - 24/03/2023
"A talented and exciting new local talent..
Fever: Return of the Ula
Nelson
28/10/2022 - 29/10/2022
"Light-hearted and raunchy with a strong message..
Artefact - How to Behave in a Museum
Global, Dunedin, Nelson, Christchurch, Auckland, New Plymouth
20/03/2022 - 12/10/2023
"ENJOYMENT CURATED TO PERFECTION..
"Charming Funny and Human..
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THE KING OF TAKING
Dunedin, Nelson, Wellington
14/10/2022 - 25/03/2023
"Entertaining excellence that pricks the pretensions of those in power..
"Masterful miming and a theatre full of laughter..
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ROMEO AND JULIET
Nelson, Motueka
16/01/2020 - 02/02/2020
"Fast-paced, seamless, always engaging..
THE CLEARING
Nelson, Wellington, Palmerston North, Auckland, New Plymouth, Christchurch
31/07/2019 - 02/11/2019
"A perplexing shadow world..
"Perplexing, intriguing, ambiguous, unknowable..
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THE MAN WHO WAS THURSDAY
Nelson, Wellington
05/03/2019 - 20/03/2019
"An inspired rebuttal of anarchism that also satirises law an order..
"Concentration pays off..
JANE DOE
Auckland, Dunedin, Nelson, Napier, Wellington, Invercargill
06/06/2017 - 02/05/2019
"Important conversations incredibly thoughtfully crafted..
"Extremely engaging and constructive..
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ANN-DROID
Dunedin, Nelson, Havelock North
28/09/2018 - 19/10/2018
"Delightful and captivating..
"Outstanding use of animation and technology..
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TWELFTH NIGHT
Nelson
12/01/2018 - 20/01/2018
"Relaxation and entertainment at its best..
THE CREAMERY
Hamilton, Nelson, Havelock North, Wellington, Tauranga
05/07/2017 - 03/03/2019
"A Romeo and Juliet of Cheesemakers..
"Rich with conflict and all things messy..
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IF THERE’S NOT DANCING AT THE REVOLUTION, I’M NOT COMING…
Auckland, Wellington, Edinburgh, Scotland, Nelson, Invercargill
02/09/2015 - 10/05/2018
"A riot – in every sense..
"Uplifting despite harsh message..
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GLORIA’S HANDBAG
Nelson, Wellington, Invercargill
22/03/2014 - 11/05/2017
"A gorgeous little gem of a play..
"Powerhouse performance brings pleasure and pathos..
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SONGS FOR THE FALLEN
Auckland, Nelson, Havelock North, Dunedin
28/09/2016 - 13/10/2016
"Formidable team keeps up incredible pace..
"Helter-skelter spiral from abandonment..
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BUSKERS IN THE BOATHOUSE 2016
Nelson
28/01/2016 - 29/01/2016
"More M than R18 but plenty of laughs..
FINDING THE SILENCE
Nelson, Tauranga
17/10/2015 - 23/10/2015
"Intense, focused and trusting teamwork..
"Transporting..
THE BOOKBINDER
Wellington, Dunedin, Nelson, Hamilton, Wanaka, Tauranga, Wairarapa, Christchurch, Invercargill, Edinburgh, Scotland, Gisborne
19/02/2014 - 10/10/2019
"Intrinsic magic mesmerises..
"Makes you see the world with fresh eyes..
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MODERN MĀORI QUARTET
Nelson, Dunedin
10/10/2014 - 19/10/2014
"Heart-warming..
"A winning formula..