M.K. Rose

Highlights

• “Then of course there was my favourite, Cherry – what a drama queen! The character is played by M.K. Rose, who brings to life a sassy obsessive compulsive lunatic...”
  - Shery Demian, Arts Reporter, Liverpool City Champion
  COSI (2009)
• “I especially enjoyed the direct address of the modern(ised?) Davison character (M.K. Rose) and the irony of her journey was a jolly good thing for the drama”
  - Geoff Cartwright (Artistic Director), Rough Hewn Theatre Troupe
  AN UNEXPECTED EXECUTION (2014)
• “Jenny, a full-on exuberant Melissa Kathryn Rose dominates the room, espousing her thoughts about happiness, money and sex with humour and way too much candour!”
  - Wendy Lewis, TheatreBlog
  ALMOST NEARLY PARADISE (2016)
• “It says something about how good a show is when you don’t feel like you’re watching actors on a stage… Everything about the production feels natural… The actors are perfectly cast. It’s a sign of great acting when you don’t notice the acting… M.K. Rose as the Bride stole the show with her comic timing and natural reactions as the night unravelled… Ms Rose is well matched by her fellow cast…"
  - Peter Novakovich, Stage Whispers
  SECRET BRIDESMAIDS’ BUSINESS (2016)
• “… I laughed so much, I was afraid others in the audience would be disturbed. All had their share of funny moments but M.K. Rose seized hers with both hands; a wonderful comedian I have enjoyed on this stage before…”
  - Michelle Holmes, Radio Northern Beaches
  A CHORUS OF DISAPPROVAL (2017)
• "The real revelations of this production are the outstanding portrayals of the women in Jack’s life. His mother (played by M.K. Rose) and his sister Annie. These two ladies give genuine, layered and nuanced performances that tell the story of the lesser known part of Jack’s life. You don’t ever get a sense that these women are “acting” – the way they listen and respond to each other is never forced, nor overplayed…”
  - Emma Caldwell, WeekendNotes
  SIMPSON J. 202 (2017)
• “M.K. Rose (Duncan, monarch of Scotland) is quietly stoic but the emotionally-charged portrayal of the role is thought-provoking and proud, determined to defeat unruly ambition and tyranny...”
  – Sue Hinchey, WeekendNotes
  MACBETH (2017)
• “The actress in the title role of Mrs Hedda Tesman (nee Gabler), delivers a consummate performance throughout, as the quick-witted HEDDA in one of the theatre’s greatest dramatic roles…”
  – Lynn Belvedere, Sydney Arts Guide
  HEDDA (2017)
• "There are glimpses of engaging performances played out in some of the relationships. Particularly enjoyable was when as Lady Rochester, Melissa Kathryn Rose pleads with stubborn gardener Bennett to stay working on the estate. An interesting affection is also shared with her well-reasoned daughter Isabelle…”
  – Isla Robinson, North West End UK
  HOME: FOR A LOST SOLDIER (2018)
• “MK Rose is a convincing down-to-earth aunt…”
  – Anna Clart, London Pub Theatres
  A FORAY IN INNOCENCE (2023)