Melanie Stewart

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 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.

Melanie Stewart's 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..

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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

Hamilton, Wellington, Invercargill, Wairarapa, Nelson, Christchurch, Edinburgh, Scotland, Dunedin, Wanaka, Tauranga, 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..

LIVE AT SIX

Auckland, Nelson, Tauranga, Christchurch, Wellington, New Plymouth

15/08/2013 - 16/11/2013

"A contemporary blast of intelligent and entertaining satire..

"Not the Six O'Clock News... but close enough..

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