Review Archive

Filter by:

 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.

Request a review
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..

More reviews

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..

More reviews

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..

More reviews

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..

More reviews

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..

More reviews

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..

More reviews

ANN-DROID

Dunedin, Nelson, Havelock North

28/09/2018 - 19/10/2018

"Delightful and captivating..

"Outstanding use of animation and technology..

More reviews

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..

More reviews

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..

More reviews

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..

More reviews

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..

More reviews

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..

More reviews

MODERN MĀORI QUARTET

Nelson, Dunedin

10/10/2014 - 19/10/2014

"Heart-warming..

"A winning formula..

Wellingon City Council
Auckland City Council